How to Make Delicious Braised Eel at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

Q: Can I use frozen eel for this recipe? A: Yes, but ensure it’s thoroughly thawed and cleaned before use.
Q: How do I know when the eel is cooked properly? A: The eel should be golden brown and the sauce thickened.
Q: Can I substitute any ingredient? A: Yes, you can use different types of soy sauce or sweeteners, but it may alter the taste slightly.

Braised Eel (Hong Shao Man Yu)

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Notes

Ingredients:

• 1 Eel
• 1 head of Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
• 3 tablespoons Cooking Wine
• 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce
• 3 slices Ginger
• A pinch of Rock Sugar
• A dash of Oyster Sauce
• A dash of Seafood Sauce
• A pinch of White Pepper Powder

Instructions:

1. Clean the eel with cooking wine and hot water for 30 seconds to remove the black slime.
2. Heat a little oil in a pan, as the eel will release its own fat.
3. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then remove it.
4. Cut the eel into 2 cm segments and fry in the oil until golden brown on both sides.
5. Add cooking wine, soy sauce, ginger, and enough water to cover the eel. Boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add seafood sauce, oyster sauce, rock sugar, and garlic. Cook for another 10 minutes.
7. When the sauce thickens, sprinkle with white pepper powder.
8. Once done, transfer to a serving dish.

Nutrition:

• Rich in Protein
• Contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Source of Vitamins A and E
• High in Calories