Chinese
Chinese - Fujian Min Cuisine
Braised Eel Min 2
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 600g freshwater eel, cut into 5cm chunks
- • 1 head garlic, cloves peeled
- • 4 slices fresh ginger
- • 100ml red rice wine (hongzao jiu)
- • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp fermented red yeast rice
- • 1 tbsp rock sugar
- • 1 tsp five-spice powder
- • 250ml water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse the eel chunks and pat thoroughly dry.
2
Phase 2
Heat oil in a clay pot and fry the garlic cloves until golden brown.
3
Phase 3
Add the eel and ginger, searing each side for 2 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the red rice wine, red yeast rice, soy sauce, five-spice, and sugar.
5
Phase 5
Add the water, cover, and simmer gently for 30 minutes until tender.
6
Phase 6
Reduce the liquor to a thick glaze and serve from the clay pot.