Schuba is a popular multi-layered salad in Ukraine and many other countries of the former USSR. The lower layer of the salad is the cut salted herring fillet covered gradually by layers of onion, potato, carrot, and beetroot. Sometimes the sequence of layers can differ, but the last layer is mostly beetroot. Herring in fur coat is in great demand since its recipe includes affordable products which are available all year round. In Ukraine it is served during many feasts together with Ukrainian horilka. Probably, these particular peculiarities together with...
Mayonnaise-free shuba (herring under a fur coat)
Shuba is a traditional Ukrainian layered salad made from salted herring, beet, potato, and carrot. This dish is usually dressed with mayonnaise, but today we’re going to cook a mayonnaise-free version and cook our salad with sunflower oil. Shuba is often made in most Slavic households and is also known in Ukraine as herring under a fur coat or seledka pod shuboi. This salad has been passed down from generations to generations and is a must have for major Ukrainian holidays. With Christmas and New Year just around the...
Tuna stuffed eggs
The Easter is coming, so you are going to paint eggs and have a lot of them to eat. And why not to vary your menu and not to eat just eggs, but use them for cooking a delicious appetizer – eggs stuffed with tuna? Chicken eggs stuffed with a cheesy-fish-pickle filling. Doesn’t it sound yummy? This easy-to-make starter is perfect just for any party. No matter whether it’ll be family gatherings or get-together with friends. This dish is delicious anytime. The eggs are light yet at the same time...