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Vinaigrette with herring
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Vinaigrette with herring is a Ukrainian culinary classic, combining the rich aroma of sauerkraut, the tender texture of beets, and the fresh notes of herring. This dish can turn an ordinary lunch or dinner into a gourmet experience, and it requires minimal preparation time.
Variations
- With pickled mushrooms instead of herring.
- With red onion for a spicier flavor.
- With added green peas and canned beans.
Secrets for tenderness and taste
- Boil the beets separately to prevent coloring other vegetables.
- Use lightly salted herring fillet for balanced flavor.
- Cut all ingredients into uniform cubes for appealing texture.
Ingredient tips
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to remove excess liquid.
- Add green onions at the end to preserve their aroma.
- Herring can be purchased as ready fillet or marinated at home for 1–2 hours.
Culinary nuances
- Dress the salad in separate bowls for beets to avoid coloring other vegetables.
- Salt to taste, considering the saltiness of herring and sauerkraut.
- Let the salad rest for 30 minutes before serving for full flavor development.
Ingredients for the recipe
Ingredients
Beetroot
2 pscs
Red Potatoes
4 pscs
Carrot
2 pscs
Vodniy Myr Light Salted Herring Fillet in Oil 500g
300 g
Green Onions in Bunch 100g
60 g
Chudova Marka Sauerkraut with Cranberries 400g
400 g
Chudova Marka Pickled Cucumbers
4 pscs
Veres Green Peas 420g
200 g
Aro Unrefined Sunflower Oil 850ml
4 tbsp
Preparation steps
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Vegetable preparation — Wash beetroot, potatoes, and carrots under running water. ⏱ 3 min. Indicator: Vegetables are clean and free of dirt.
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Boiling beetroot — Cover beetroot with cold water and boil separately from other vegetables. ⏱ 90 min. Indicator: Beetroot is soft and pierced easily with a fork.
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Boiling root vegetables — Cover potatoes and carrots with cold water and boil together. ⏱ 35 min. Indicator: Potatoes and carrots are cooked and soft.
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Cooling vegetables — Transfer cooked vegetables into a container with cold water to cool. ⏱ 10 min. Indicator: Vegetables are fully cooled and easy to peel.
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Peeling and chopping — Peel all vegetables and cut into uniform cubes. ⏱ 10 min. Indicator: All cubes are of uniform size.
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Preparing herring — Cut the herring into medium pieces. ⏱ 3 min. Indicator: Herring is cut into even pieces.
Where to order ingredients
Select the required ingredients in one of the stores
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