Herring under a fur coat "Russian Fish Salad"

Herring under a fur coat is a typical Russian fish salad that consist of diced pickled herring fish. Usually made with layered of grated vegetables such as carrot, onion, potatoes, beetroot, besides mayonnaise and on the top grated boiled egg. In fact, it is a layered salad, therefore its name Herring under a fur coat.

In addition herring fish salad is so popular in Russia. Where is served at New Year and Christmas. Although, it is consumed at home almost every day by Russian people.

Russian Fish Salad “Herring under a fur coat ” at Русская Рюмочная 1

Indeed, in the city of Saint Petersburg, it is where I tried the fish salad. In a very traditional Russian restaurant called Русская Рюмочная 1 that means Russian Vodka room №1. Moreover, here you can taste other typical dishes such as pelmeni russian dumplings, borcht soup, chicken cutlet and more.

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The restaurant Russian Vodkaroom №1 was opened in 2008. First of all, the concept of the place is based about the imperial 19th century.

Besides the chef in charge Andrey Vlasov is considered to be one of the best specialists in Russian cuisine in the country. Consequently, the menu is based on differents historic periods of the Russian cuisine.

In addition, the restaurant is a perfect place for romantic moments and family meetings.

Location Saint Petersburg, Russia