Rosolje (Estonian beet & herring salad)
Rosolje is a traditional Estonian salad that dates back to the 19th century. It’s typically made with boiled beets, potatoes, carrots, onions, pickles, and herring or other fish, giving it a unique sweet, sour and salty flavour! Rosolje is often served at special occasions and holidays, and is a beloved dish in Estonian cuisine.
We’ve actually made this a couple of times but never at the right time to take a photo. It’s one of those fantastic dishes where you can follow loose guidelines of what should go in without any judgement for skipping the herring (though you really should try it with the herring – it’s a herring salad…)
Any ingredients that need to be boiled should be given plenty of time to cool down/chill in the fridge overnight to ensure the creamy sauce doesn’t split.
mariliisilover.com
We are Very Much enjoying the Google Translation from this page: “Rosolje can be a rancid-tasting, incomprehensible pink concoction generically known as childhood trauma. Or a delicious and fresh winter salad with a salty nuance, a decoration for every party table and a coveted bite.”
Luckily, this recipe sways towards the latter.
estonianworld.com
Try this winning recipe from New York’s Estonian House 2014 rosolje competition!
idahopotato.com
The Idaho Potato Commission skip the herring in their Vegetarian rosolje recipe.