Herring Under a Fur Coat

Boil the beets, carrots, potatoes, and eggs until tender. Let them cool, then grate the vegetables on a box grater.

Finely dice the onion, pour boiling water over it for about a minute, then drain to remove the sharp bite.

Cut the herring into small cubes.

Set up a ring mold on your serving plate and place a glass in the center to help you build the salad neatly.

Start with a layer of potatoes—press down gently so the salad stays light. Spread a thin layer of mayo on top.

Next comes the herring layer, spread with mayo.

Then add the onion, followed by a layer of grated eggs, then the carrots—mayo between each layer.

Top with the beets, spread generously with mayo and work it into the beets a bit. Finish with a sprinkle of grated egg yolks.

Remove the glass and ring mold, garnish as you like.