Herring under a fur coat with mandarins
Description
Perfect for everyday meals. By the way, when tasted, the mandarin slices in the dish are barely noticeable; they blend perfectly in flavor with the sliced onion, creating a subtle marinated effect. This dish can be served not only on weekdays but also at festive tables, especially during New Year's. Garnish as desired and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Boil the carrots, beets, and potatoes in advance for 30–40 minutes and cool them in ice water.
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Step 2
Peel the boiled vegetables, rinse them in water, and grate them on a coarse grater into separate containers, washing the grater after each vegetable.
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Step 3
Season each layer with salt and add mayonnaise of any fat content, homemade if desired. Gently mix.
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Step 4
Place a layer of potatoes on a plate or dish.
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Step 5
Cut the lightly salted herring (fillet or pieces from the can) into small cubes. Place on top of the potato layer.
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Step 6
Chop half of a peeled onion into small cubes and place it over the layer of herring. Peel the tangerines and cut the segments into cubes, removing any seeds. Place them over the onion layer. The fruit juice will marinate the onion and add sweetness to it.
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Step 7
Place a layer of carrots on top of the tangerines.
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Step 8
Place the boiled beet layer on top last. Remember that this layer is the widest, so boil a large beet or two smaller ones to have enough. Put the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let it marinate.
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Step 9
When serving, garnish the dish with fresh herbs.