Jellied salad
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Even a classic salad like "Shuba" can be served in an original way, for example, by making it into a jelly dish. After setting, the salad holds its shape very well, so you don't need to worry about it looking unattractive on the table. Work quickly during preparation, as gelatin sets very fast in mayonnaise. If the mayonnaise happens to set while you're preparing, place it in a bowl of hot water. I recommend decorating this salad with boiled egg, fresh herbs, and grated carrots. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Pour cold water over the gelatin, stir and let it swell for 20 minutes. Cut the onion into small cubes, add water, vinegar, and sugar. Let the onion marinate for 20 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Grate the boiled potatoes, boiled carrots, and boiled beets on a coarse grater. Season each vegetable with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 3
3. Cut the herring fillet into small cubes. Squeeze the onion from the marinade and add it to the herring. Melt the gelatin in a water bath and add it to the mayonnaise.
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Step 4
4. Add four tablespoons of mayonnaise to each vegetable and to the herring. Rinse the mold with cold water and line it with plastic wrap. Place the beetroot as the first layer, then half of the potatoes, followed by the herring with onion, and then the remaining potatoes.
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Step 5
5. Place the carrots on top. Cover the mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.