On the last day of the year, many families will begin preparing Olivier salad.
After all, this is a traditional New Year's dish.
However, it does not always please gourmets with its taste.
“The salad was tastier last time” - this phrase can be heard very often.
But what is the reason for getting the "wrong" Olivier? It's all about a common mistake that almost all cooks have made.
Yulia Arkhipova, an expert in the field of cooking for the online publication Belnovosti, a chef and fourth-class baker, spoke about this “classic” mistake.
The ingredient that deprives Olivier of its bright flavor
There is a popular misconception that it is perfectly acceptable to add pickled cucumbers to Olivier salad instead of salted ones.
It is this mistake that deprives the salad of its appetizing effect.
Never use pickled cucumber as an ingredient for Olivier salad!
Because of this component, the dish loses its bright taste. The unpleasant effect is explained by the presence of vinegar, which interrupts the taste of meat, peas, potatoes and eggs.
Add only pickled cucumbers to Olivier salad: they do not add any “vinegariness”.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
