Eel is a fish species with a rather peculiar appearance, characterized by large, wing-like fins that allow it to briefly glide across the surface of the water. It is also known as “flying eel”. Most eels live on the seabed. The preparation and cooking methods of eel are similar to those of other fish.Braised eelThe process is similar.

Home-style eel preparation

IngredientsPreparation

600g eel, green onionsGingerGarlic, to tasteChili peppersCooking wine, salt, sugar, aged shallot wineSoy sauceTo tasteDoubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste)Chili sauce，White pepper，Chicken brothTo taste.

Method steps

1. Cut the eel into large pieces, rinse with salt and set aside;

2. Heat oil in a pot, add minced garlic, ginger slices and chili peppers to sauté;

3. Add the eel and stir-fry until it changes color, then add cooking wine, salt, sugar, aged shallot wine, doubanjiang and a little water;

4. Cook over high heat for 10 minutes, then add green onions, white pepper and chicken broth, and stir well.

Bitter gourdEel preparation

Ingredients preparation

900g eel, oil, saltPorkTo taste, 2 bitter gourds, greenSichuan peppercornsTo taste, chili peppers, ginger

2. After the water boils, add the eel and stir, wait for the fish meat to turn color, then remove and drain;

3. Wash and deseed the bitter gourds, then cut into large pieces, and cut the pork into large pieces. Add ginger slices and water to the pot;

4. After boiling, add the pork, cook until the pork turns color, then add the bitter gourd and garlic, add chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns;

5. Cover the pot and cook until the fish is cooked, then add salt to taste and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Private recipe for eel preparation

Ingredients preparation

750g eelOnionHalf an onion, garlic, ginger, green onions, and red chili peppers to taste

Method steps

1. Cut the eel into small cubes, peel and wash the garlic, and chop the onion;

2. Wash the greenred peppers, and green onions.3. Boil an adequate amount of water, add the eel and stir;

4. After boiling over high heat, remove the smell, then rinse and set aside. In a clean pot, sauté minced garlic, ginger slices and onion over low heat;5. Then add minced garlic and sauté red peppers, add the fish cubes, and simmer for a moment.6. Add white pepper

and MSG, and garnish with green onions.

5. Add pepper,Add sugar,Add chopped green onions, and serve.