Chinese
Chinese - Hakka and Teochew
Braised Eel Hakka
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, cleaned and cut into 6cm pieces
- • 2 tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed
- • 6 cloves garlic, whole
- • 4 slices ginger
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 300ml water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse the eel pieces and pat dry.
2
Phase 2
Heat oil in a clay pot and fry the garlic, ginger, and black beans until fragrant.
3
Phase 3
Add the eel and brown lightly on all sides.
4
Phase 4
Pour in the soy sauces, wine, sugar, and water; simmer covered 25 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Uncover, reduce the sauce until glossy, and serve.