Herring Under a Coat

1. Boil (until soft) and then grate the carrot, beet, potato. Hard boil the eggs – use whatever your favorite method is for boiling the eggs (one method is to put eggs in a heavy pot and cover with water and then bring the water to a boil; then turn the heat off and allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for 12 minutes; then immediately drain the water and run cold water over them for a few minutes to cool).
2. Traditionally, the first layer is always the herring. But I wanted to have something stickier first, so I started with grated potatoes. Lay them on the bottom of a flat serving plate.
3. After the first layer we need some cement. One tablespoon of mayo spread over the potatoes should do it.
4. Dice the herring into little pieces and lay it over the mayo.
5. Either dice the onion or cut into rings. Lay it over the herring.
6. Place your shredded carrots over the onions.
7. Another tablespoon of mayo should cover the carrots.
8. Sprinkle your shredded eggs over the mayo.
9. At this point you should have a little dome-shaped stack of veggies. The last tablespoon of mayo goes around the sides in order for the last ingredient to stick.
10. The beets should cover up the whole thing, sides and all. Use the sides of your palms to lightly press the beets onto the salad and give it shape.
11. Refrigerate or serve immediately. If you keep it in the fridge overnight, it will taste better.