Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   8                    herring filets
   2                    apples
   2                    onions
     1/2  cup           vinegar
   1      teaspoon      peppercorns
   1      teaspoon      juniper berries
   1      teaspoon      pimento kernels
   1      teaspoon      mustard seeds
   2                    bay leaves
   3      tablespoons   sugar
   1                    onion
   3 1/2  ounces        sweet cream
   3 1/2  ounces        sour cream

Preparation:

1. Cut the herrings filets into bit-sized pieces. 2. Cut the 2 onions and the apples into fine sticks. 3. Mix the vinegar with the other finely chopped onion, the seasons and the sugar; bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes. 4. Pour the liquid through a sieve and mix together with the creams. 5. Put the fish, apples and onions into a bowl and pour the cooled marinade over all. 6. Let stand, at least, one day in the fridge. Translated by Brigitte Sealing