Herring under a fur coat with chicken
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Carrot
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Beet
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Eggs
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Onion
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Chicken fillet
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Hard cheese
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Mayonnaise
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Garlic
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Salt and ground pepper
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Pumpkin seeds
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Green
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Spoon and fork
- Grater
- deep bowl
- High-sided form
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Grate boiled carrots, beets, eggs and onions.
Step 2:
Fry or bake the chicken fillet, then cut it into small cubes.
Step 3:
Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with chopped garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4:
Place the first layer: Place grated carrots in the pan, smooth with a fork and grease with mayonnaise.
Step 5:
Add chicken: Place a layer of sliced chicken meat, smooth it out and coat with mayonnaise again.
Step 6:
Add seeds: Sprinkle the next layer with pumpkin seeds.
Step 7:
Add beets: Place grated beets, smooth out and coat with mayonnaise.
Step 8:
Add cheese: Place grated cheese, smooth it out and spread with mayonnaise.
Step 9:
Add eggs: Place grated egg whites, smooth out and brush with mayonnaise.
Step 10:
Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours and let it sit.
Step 11:
Decorate the salad: Remove the mold, sprinkle the top layer with finely grated egg yolks, garnish with pumpkin seeds and herbs.
Cooking tips
Use boiled or baked chicken breast. Skinless, fat-free breast is ideal: it's lean, easy to cut, and won't overpower the herring's flavor. Cool the meat completely before slicing.
Don't mix the beets with the other layers. Place them only on top—otherwise, the entire salad will turn burgundy and the layers will lose their distinctness.
Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 2–3 hours—this will allow the flavors to meld and the texture to become denser and juicier.
For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise and don't skimp on it—each layer should be well-greased, this will ensure the tenderness and juiciness of the entire dish.
To make chicken meat more juicy, you can add a little broth or stock when cooking it.
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.
