When French chef Lucien Olivier invented the Russian salad, as it is known in many countries around the world except Russia, his restaurant 'Hermitage' in Moscow gained unprecedented fame. This happened at the end of the 19th century. The salad was named after him, but Olivier refused to reveal the secret of making this melt-in-your-mouth salad.
However, as with everything else, secrets don't last long. For Russian salad, there are thousands of personalized recipes around the world, depending on the traditional products of each country.
Here are Lucien Oliver's secrets for preparing the best Russian salad.
How to store Russian salad?
After mixing the ingredients, experts say you should refrigerate the salad for at least two hours. If you have leftover Russian salad after New Year's Eve dinner, store it in a glass container with a lid or tightly wrap it in kitchen paper and refrigerate. At cold temperatures, Russian salad can be consumed for up to 4 days.
To keep it fresher in taste, whenever you serve it during this time frame, don't forget to add a little fresh mayonnaise. Russian salad is not stored in the freezer due to the mayonnaise curdling and altering the taste of the potato.
3 Secrets of the Perfect Russian Salad
According to the creator of the salad, its ingredients should be cold. Carrots, peas, potatoes should be boiled and allowed to cool completely before mixing with each other. All salad ingredients should be cold before you start mixing. Second, the salad ingredients should be cut into as small cubes as possible. Of course, cutting vegetables into pieces takes time, but the size of the pieces is essential for the harmony of taste and values.
Thirdly, when it comes to mayonnaise, it is recommended to choose the best quality. Experts say that housewives should not skimp on mayonnaise. If they wish, they can prepare it themselves at home, or buy it ready-made from a trusted company. Moreover, in the case of purchased mayonnaise, you should choose non-dietary variants because the Russian salad will not have a very good taste. As you can see, there is no science in the preparation of the Russian salad, however, all its greatness lies in its simplicity.
