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Indigirka Salad | Traditional Salad From Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Eastern Europe | TasteAtlas

Indigirka Salad

(Салат Индигирка )

Indigirka is a Russian fish salad that has its origins in Yakutia (Sakha). It consists of diced frozen fish that is combined with onions, oil, salt, and pepper.


The salad is typically made from whitefish such as broad whitefish (also known as chir), nelma, and muksun, and it is traditionally served in ice bowls.


Indigirka salad first appeared in the middle of the 20th century and was named after the Indigirka River, one of the major Yakutian rivers. It is believed it was created by chef Innokenty Tarbakhov, who based it on a similar ethnic Yakutian dish made with raw fish called raw in the Yakut language or five minutes in Russian.


The salad is occasionally accompanied by lemon wedges, but modern variations may include fish roe, fennel, as well as various dressings. This well-chilled appetizer ideally pairs with vodka.

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Indigirka Salad Authentic recipe

PREP 45min
RESTING  10min
READY IN 55min

The traditional recipe for Indigirka salad calls for only white fish, onions, oil, pepper, and salt, just as is the case with this recipe. The finished salad can be optionally garnished with lemon slices and parsley. 

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