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Cut the onions and leeks into very fine slices - rinse the matjes fillets under cold water and pat dry again with kitchen paper.

Put half of the onions and half of the leeks in a bowl, place the herring fillets on top and cover with the rest of the onions and leeks.

For the brew, cut the carrot into fine slices. Bring the water, vinegar essence, sugar and all the spices to the boil in a saucepan, add the carrots and simmer on a mild heat for about four minutes, then cool immediately (in a cold water bath, this works very quickly).

Pour the cooled stock into the herringbone bowl, cover with cling film and leave to steep in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.

Sour herrings last for several days - they taste particularly good with jacket potatoes, fried potatoes or only with fresh farmhouse bread - and they make any "hangover" disappear quickly, which is also important after a New Year's Eve or on the "great days" .