When it comes to river eel, many friends may find it both precious and difficult to control. But in fact, the handling and cooking of river eels is not as complicated as you think. Today, I'm going to share with you some tips for handling river eels, as well as a few simple and delicious home-cooked recipes.
First of all, we have to solve the problem of cleaning up the river eels. The cortex of the river eel is slippery, so be careful when handling it. It's a good idea to line a layer of kitchen paper on top of the board so that it doesn't slip. Use a kitchen knife to gently make a knife along the back of the eel along the backbone, then use your hands to break it open in the middle to remove the internal organs and black membrane. Remember to be as gentle as possible when cleaning so as not to damage the integrity of the eel.
After processing, it is time for the most anticipated cooking part. River eels can be fried, stir-fried, and steamed in a variety of ways, and each has its own flavor. Below, I'm going to introduce a few of my personal favorite practices.
The first recipe is to fry the eel with garlic. First, cut the processed river eel into sections and marinate it for 10 minutes with cooking wine, ginger slices and a little salt. Then, heat the pan with cold oil, add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then put the river eel in the pan, fry until golden brown on both sides, and finally sprinkle with chopped green onions and chili rings, and a plate of spicy and appetizing fried eel with garlic is complete.
Next up is the eel tofu casserole. This is a simple and nutritious recipe that requires you to cut the eel into sections, put it in a casserole with tofu, add an appropriate amount of soy sauce, sugar, green onions, ginger, garlic and water, and simmer over low heat until the soup is rich. Tofu absorbs the deliciousness of eel, and every bite is full of happiness.
Finally, I recommend a little more effort - honey-grilled eel. The river eels are cleaned as before, then marinated with honey, light soy sauce, cooking wine, and allspice. Place the marinated eel on the grill and grill over medium heat until browned on both sides, brushing the marinade several times during this time. The eel produced in this way is charred on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and fresh, and it is definitely a delicacy that makes people have endless aftertaste.
Of course, everyone's taste is different, and the way you cook river eel can also be adjusted according to your personal preference. The important thing is to keep experimenting and exploring to find the one that suits you best. Hopefully, my sharing will give you some inspiration and make your river eel journey more colorful. The world of river eels is so exciting, let go of your worries about it, try it out, and you'll find delicious food waiting to be explored!