Herring under a fur coat without mayonnaise

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Prepare the ingredients: Grate boiled potatoes, carrots, beets and eggs.

Step 2:

Cut the herring into small cubes.

Step 3:

Finely chop the onion.

Step 4:

Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix sour cream with salt to taste.

Step 5:

Place the first layer: Place the grated potatoes in the pan, smooth them out with a fork and brush with sour cream.

Step 6:

Add the herring: Place a layer of sliced ​​herring, smooth it out and brush with sour cream again.

Step 7:

Add onion: Place finely chopped onion, smooth out and brush with sour cream.

Step 8:

Add carrots: Place grated carrots, smooth out and brush with sour cream.

Step 9:

Add beets: Place grated beets, smooth out and brush with sour cream.

Step 10:

Finish with eggs: Place grated eggs, smooth out and brush with sour cream.

Step 11:

Decorate the salad: Remove from the mold, sprinkle the top layer with finely grated egg yolks, and garnish with herbs. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Cooking tips

For the best flavor, use high-quality sour cream and don't skimp on it—each layer should be well-greased, which will ensure the tenderness and juiciness of the entire dish.

Add a little mustard or lemon juice. This will enhance the flavor of the herring and vegetables, compensating for the lack of mayonnaise and adding a slight tang.

Squeeze the grated vegetables thoroughly, especially the beets and potatoes—excess moisture can make the salad watery, as without mayonnaise, there's no fatty base to hold it together.

Use lightly salted herring. Overly salted fish without rich mayonnaise will have a harsh taste. If necessary, soak the fillets in milk or water for 15–20 minutes.

If you don't have a ring, you can use any round mold, and just turn the salad out onto a plate before serving.

Don't forget to clean all the produce and prepare the ingredients before you start cooking - this will significantly speed up the process of assembling the layers.

This layered salad is perfect for any holiday or just a family dinner.

Let the salad sit for a bit. Even without mayonnaise, 1–2 hours in the refrigerator will help the layers set and the flavors meld.