Selyodka Pod Shuboy (Dressed Herring)

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 3

Selyodka Pod Shuboy (Dressed Herring) - a traditional Russian dish with herring, potatoes, beets, carrots, eggs and mayo

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

25 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

380

Sugar

Fat

29g

Selyodka Pod Shuboy, also known as Dressed Herring, is a traditional Russian dish that is typically served during the holiday season. It is a colorful and flavorful layered salad that features salted herring, potatoes, beets, carrots, eggs and mayo. The name 'Pod Shuboy' means 'dressed in fur coat', referring to the layers of ingredients that are stacked on top of each other, resembling a fur coat. This dish has been popular in Russia since the 19th century and has become a staple in Russian cuisine, often enjoyed during special occasions and holiday feasts.

Instructions

1.	Soak the herring fillets in milk for an hour.
2.	Peel and boil the potatoes, carrots and beets separately, and cut into small pieces.
3.	Boil the eggs, separate the yolk and the white. Chop the yolk and the white separately.
4.	Strain and dry the herring fillets. Remove the bones and dice the fish into small pieces.
5.	Assemble the dish by layering the ingredients: first the potatoes, then the herring, followed by a layer of onions, then the beets, the carrots, the egg whites, the mayo and finally the egg yolks.
6.	Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

PROS

Selyodka Pod Shuboy is a filling and delicious dish that can be served as an appetizer or a main course.
It is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time.

CONS

The dish contains a lot of mayonnaise, which can be high in calories and fat.
It also requires some preparation time for boiling and dicing the ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Herring is a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. Potatoes are high in potassium and vitamin C, while beets are a good source of fiber and folate. Carrots are high in vitamin A and eggs provide protein and essential amino acids. However, the dish also contains a lot of mayonnaise, which can be high in calories and fat.

	2 salt herring fillets ( Schmaltz )
	1 cup milk
	1 small red onion , cut into thin rings
	5 potatoes
	4 carrots
	3 beets
	4 eggs
	2 cups mayonnaise