The Russian name is “Selyodka pod Shouboy”, that means “Herring under fur coat”. It is a traditional national dish for just about any event. A more common name for this is Dressed Herring. Dressed Herring is loved and considered one of the most delicious salads by Russians everywhere. Try and enjoy! “Selyodka pod Shouboy” is served as an appetizer, accompanied by icy cold vodka.

2 salt herring fillets (Schmaltz)
1 small red onion, cut into thin rings
5 potatoes
4 carrots
3 beets
4 eggs
mayonnaise

1.         Wash and boil potatoes and carrots until they are ready (this will take about half and hour). Boil beats for an hour.

2.         Boil eggs hard. Cool all vegetables and eggs.

3.         Rinse and dry herrings. Cut the fillets into 1 cm pieces.

4.         Mince the potatoes and make the first layer on a large flat dish. Spread the mayonnaise over the potatoes.

5.         Arrange the pieces herrings on the flat dish side by side. Put herring meat evenly on the bottom. Spread the mayonnaise over the herrings.

6.         Evenly place rings of onion on the herring. Using a rubber spatula, spread mayonnaise evenly in a thin layer.

7.         Mince the potatoes and make the next layer of it. Again spread the mayonnaise over the potatoes.

8.         Then mince the carrot and spread over the mayonnaise.

9.         Mince 3 of the eggs and spread in the next layer, add mayonnaise and then the beets.

10.         Spread mayonnaise on the beets and mince and spread 1 egg on it to make the dish beautiful.

11.         This salad must look like a cake.

12.       Put the dish in the fridge for an hour.