Asian Pickled Herring in Glass

Method

• Soak the herring in water for 2 hours if it tastes too salty. If it is lightly salted, simply rinse it in cold water.
• Cut the herring into smaller pieces
• Bring vinegar, sugar, and water to a boil, and let the brine cool down.
• Slice red onion, carrot, ginger, and red chili into thin slices.
• Crush the lemongrass with a knife and cut into three pieces.
• Layer the herring in a suitably sized jar with all the vegetables and spices.
• Press all ingredients into the jar and pour the brine to the top.
• Let the jars sit and marinate for a few days. This will allow the flavors to meld and the herring to become flavorful and perfectly pickled.