Pickled Herring

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2 salted herrings (soaked for at least 12 hours, up to 24)

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup white vinegar

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

1 small white onion, sliced in rings

1 carrot peeled and cut in thin disks

1-inch fresh ginger root, sliced thinly