Salad
Description
The recipe won't take much time. If you want to impress your guests, be sure to consider this recipe when planning your festive menu. Preparing the "Golden Horse" salad is not difficult, despite how it may seem at first glance, and the list of required ingredients is quite affordable and accessible. This salad will surprise you not only with its presentation but also delight you with its harmonious taste. Devote a little time and effort to this dish, and you'll end up with not just a salad, but a true culinary work of art that will attract prosperity and good luck for the entire coming year. Serve it at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients from the list. Boil the eggs and carrots in advance and let them cool. I will use baked chicken fillet in this recipe, but you can also boil and cool it in the broth. You can also substitute the chicken breast with boiled beef.
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Step 2
Rinse the chicken fillet and pat dry. Make several deep cuts with a knife.
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Step 3
Drizzle the chicken breast with lemon juice and rub salt and spices on all sides. You can use spices to your taste; I use paprika, ground pepper, and a chicken seasoning blend.
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Step 4
Transfer the fillet into a baking bag, tie the ends, and pierce the bag with a knife to allow steam to escape. Place in a preheated oven at 200°C for 30 minutes.
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Step 5
While the chicken breast is baking, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft. Add the sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the moisture evaporates.
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Step 6
Grate the cheese on a fine grater.
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Step 7
Peel the eggs and grate them on a coarse grater.
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Step 8
Grate the carrot on a fine grater (set aside 2 small pieces from which you will later cut out ears).
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Step 9
Remove the cooked breast and let it cool.
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Step 10
On a flat serving platter, arrange small cubes of chicken fillet, shaping them into the silhouette of a horse's head.
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Step 11
Spread with mayonnaise.
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Step 12
Next, place the mushrooms sautéed with onions. Spread mayonnaise on top.
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Step 13
Then add a layer of grated eggs. Season with salt and pepper, and spread a layer of mayonnaise.
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Step 14
Next, add a layer of grated cheese. Spread mayonnaise over the layer.
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Step 15
As the final layer, place the grated carrots, spreading them along the sides, and season with salt. I didn't spread mayonnaise, but you can do so if desired. Smooth the carrots with a knife or spoon. Go over the sides to give the salad its final shape.
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Step 16
From the reserved carrot, cut out ears and decorate the salad to your liking. I made the eyes and nose from olives, and the mane from "Kosichka" cheese. You can arrange a harness using green onion feathers, as shown in the photo. In the temple area, I joined the feathers, decorating them with a star anise. You can put a few sprigs of parsley into the mouth.
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Step 17
The "Golden Horse" salad is ready. Have a festive mood and