Herring Under a Fur Coat

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1. 1

   Boil the potatoes, carrots, and beets in separate pots until tender. This will take about 20-30 minutes for carrots and potatoes, and 40-60 minutes for beets.

   Ongeveer 1 uur

   Tip van de kok: Boiling vegetables separately prevents the beets from coloring the other vegetables.

2. 2

   Once cooked, let the vegetables cool completely. Peel them, then grate each vegetable separately using the coarse side of a grater.

   Ongeveer 15 min

   Tip van de kok: Cooling vegetables before grating makes them easier to handle and prevents the salad from becoming mushy.

3. 3

   Arrange the diced herring evenly on the bottom of a serving platter or a deep dish.

   Ongeveer 2 min

4. 4

   Spread the finely chopped yellow onion over the herring layer.

   Ongeveer 1 min

5. 5

   Gently spread half of the grated potatoes over the onion layer. Lightly season with salt and pepper if desired.

   Ongeveer 2 min

6. 6

   Evenly spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over the potato layer.

   Ongeveer 1 min

7. 7

   Add all of the grated carrots as the next layer, followed by another thin layer of mayonnaise.

   Ongeveer 2 min

8. 8

   Spread the remaining grated potatoes, then another thin layer of mayonnaise.

   Ongeveer 2 min

9. 9

   Top with the grated beets, pressing gently to form an even layer. Cover the entire beet layer generously with the remaining mayonnaise, ensuring all sides are covered.

   Ongeveer 3 min

   Tip van de kok: The top layer of mayonnaise acts as the 'fur coat' and should be smooth and even.

10. 10

    Cover the platter with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

11. 11

    Before serving, garnish with fresh dill if desired.

    Ongeveer 1 min