for the Year of the Snake 2025
Description
To prepare "Herring under a Fur Coat" for the Year of the Snake in the shape of the future year's symbol, create a very original and impressive presentation that will not only provide gastronomic delight but also undoubtedly surprise all your guests. Be sure to save this recipe.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients listed for making the salad. Boil the carrots, beets, potatoes, and eggs, then let them cool. You can buy ready-made herring fillet or prepare the fish yourself. Be sure to remove all the bones from the fish.
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Step 2
Grate the potatoes coarsely and place them as the first layer in the shape of the symbol of the year — the snake. Season the potatoes with salt and spread with mayonnaise.
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Step 3
Place the herring fillet, cut into cubes, on top of the potatoes. Spread a layer of mayonnaise over it.
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Step 4
Cut the onion into cubes and pour over boiling water for a couple of minutes. This method will remove the bitterness from the onion. Then lightly squeeze the onion and place it as the next layer. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and spread with mayonnaise.
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Step 5
Place the grated carrot (on a coarse grater) on top of the onion. Season with salt and spread with mayonnaise.
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Step 6
Next, spread the grated egg whites (reserve the yolks for garnish). Season with salt and spread with mayonnaise.
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Step 7
The last layer is grated beet, using a coarse grater.
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Step 8
Salt the beet and spread mayonnaise on it, then use a spoon or a small spatula to shape it as desired.
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Step 9
Rub the yolks on a fine grater and sprinkle them over the top of the snake in a strip. The tongue can be cut out from boiled carrot. Make the eyes from an olive. You can also slice olives into rings and use them on top for decoration. "Herring under a fur coat" for the Year of the Snake is ready.
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Step 10
Happy New Year!