Marinated Herring with Juniper Berries and Icelandic Brennivín-schnapps

Description
Marinated Herring with juniper berries and Icelandic brennivín-schnapps



Ingredients

 * 6 – 10 marinated herring fillets
 * 1 – 2 onions, sliced into rings
 * 1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
 * 2 tablespoons water
 * 3 tablespoons good vinegar
 * 1 tablespoons sugar
 * double Icelandic Brennivín-schnapps
 * small bunch of parsley for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Heat together the water, vinegar and sugar.
 * 2) When the water comes to the boil add the crushed juniper berries.
 * 3) Chill well.
 * 4) Cut the herring fillets into approximately 2 cm pieces.
 * 5) Place the pieces in a deep plate and pour the chilled juniper-liquid over.
 * 6) Give the herring a good dash of schnapps.
 * 7) Place the onion rings on top and garnish with parsley twigs.