River EelThe preparation methods are divided into Chongqing River Eel and Guizhou River Eel, and there is little difference between them. The eel used here is primarily from the River Eel.With the development of River Eel, it has not only the original methods, but also evolved into many different methods.

Method for braising River Eel

IngredientsPreparation

1200g River EelSweet potatoes1, green pepperCarrot1, celery 5 stems, green onionsGingerGarlic, oyster sauceSichuan peppercorns，Star aniseCooking wine, 150g sweet soy sauceTomato sauce50gSoy sauceto tasteChicken powderand a small amount of sugar.

Method steps

1, prepare the River Eel, cut it into pieces, and marinate with onion, ginger, cooking wine and Sichuan peppercorns for 1 hour.2, in a small bowl, mix sweet soy sauce, tomato sauce, old soy sauce, oyster sauce and chicken powder. Chop the vegetables and set aside.3, heat a small amount of oil in a pot, add ginger, star anise and rock sugar to stir-fry, then add sweet potatoes,

carrots and garlic to sauté.

4, then addgreen peppersonions and celery, add the eel meat, cover and steam for a few minutes, then pour the prepared sauce on top and steam for 15 minutes.

TipsUse a non-stick pan, and add a little water during the final steaming to prevent it from drying out.，Home-style River EelIngredients

1 River Eel

Hot pot

300g hot pot base, Pixian

Doubanjiang

to taste, chili flakes, chili ginger, driedchilifermented bean curdginger, pickled cabbage, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic slices, green onions, sesameyellow beanchicken powder，MSGwhite wine, salt, sugar, cooking wine, bean curd powder, oil to taste.Method steps1, clean and fillet the eel, cut the meat into pieces, and cut the bones andyam into chunks, add salt and white wine to marinate.2, heat the oil in a pot to 60%, then add garlic and Sichuan peppercorns to sauté, then add

Doubanjiang

chili, chili ginger, fermented bean curd and ginger to stir-fry.3, then add the eel bones and slices, when the eel slices change color, add 1500ml of water, add cooking wine, hot pot base, dried chili, chicken powder, salt, sugar, and green onions to boil.4, finally, take it out, and sprinkle with sesame yellow bean.

TipsUse chili flakes.Sesame

peanuts, crushed, MSG, green onions,

coriander and original soup to make dipping sauces.

Simple River Eel

Ingredients1000g River Eel, sweet potato，1 pound, 30g Doubanjiang, 10g salt, 2g MSG, 2g five spice powderblack pepper2g, chili to taste.Method steps

1, clean the eel, remove the scales and internal organs, and cut it into pieces. Boil 1 pound of sweet potato in boiling water.

2, slice ginger, garlic, and green onions, and cut Doubanjiang into small pieces. Heat oil in a pot to 60%, then add chili and Doubanjiang.

3, after stir-frying, add minced garlic, five spice powder, rock sugar, black pepper and MSG.4, then add the eel and sweet potato to the pot, simmer for 10 minutes, then add green onions.TipsThe eel must be fresh to make delicious River Eel.20-30 grams, chili to taste.

Method:

1. Remove scales and internal organs from the fish, wash thoroughly, and make shallow cuts on both sides. Blanch tofu in boiling water until cooked, then drain.

2. Slice ginger and garlic, chop green onions into segments, and finely chop the doubanjiang (fermented bean paste).Render lard in a pot.Heat until 60% full, then add chili and doubanjiang.

3. After stir-frying, add sliced ginger and garlic, five-spice powder, green onions, and season with white pepper and MSG.

4. Then add the fish and tofu to the pot, cook over low heat for 10 minutes, and add chopped green onions before serving.

Tips:

Make sure the fish is fresh to achieve the best flavor in the Wujiang fish.