Russian Style Pickled Herring - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 herring fillets
2 small onions, sliced
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 - 3/4 cup vinegar
1 cup cold water

Preparation

Soak herring for 3 or 4 hours in cold water.
Wash in cold water and cut into cubes.
Prepare a marinade with the remaining ingredients and marinate for 1-2 days.
Drain and serve.