Matjes Herring with Red Onion and Dill

• 10 pickled matjes herring fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 medium red onions, chopped fine
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh dill sprigs
• 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Accompaniment: boiled small potatoes (preferably new)

1. Rinse herring under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Cut fillets crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces.
3. In a 1-quart glass or ceramic crock or bowl arrange some herring in one layer.
4. Top herring with a layer of some onions and sprinkle with some dill.
5. Layer remaining herring, onions, and dill in same manner.
6. In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, pepper, and salt to taste and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
7. Pour dressing over herring mixture.
8. Chill herring mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
9. Serve herring with potatoes.

herring fillets, red onions, dill sprigs, redwine vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, accompaniment

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/matjes-herring-with-red-onion-and-dill-14042 (may not work)