How to Make Quick Pickled Herring Sandwich Delight: - EPPYC

Ingredients

• 2 cups (300g) herring fillets, cleaned and deboned
• 1 cup (240ml) water
• 1/2 cup (120ml) white vinegar
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
• 1 teaspoon (5g) mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon (2g) black peppercorns
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh dill, chopped
• 8 slices of rye or pumpernickel bread
• 4 tablespoons (60g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (150g) arugula or mixed salad greens
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)