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
Heat together the water, vinegar and sugar. When the water comes to the boil add the crushed juniper berries. Chill well.

Cut the herring fillets into approximately 2 cm pieces. Place the pieces in a deep plate and pour the chilled juniper-liquid over. Give the herring a good dash of schnapps.

Place the onion rings on top and garnish with parsley twigs.