Chinese
Chinese - Hubei Cuisine
Braised Eel Hubei
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 500g fresh eel, cut into 5cm sections
- • 8 cloves garlic, whole
- • 5 slices fresh ginger
- • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1 cup chicken stock
- • 2 spring onions, cut into sections
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Brown the eel sections in a wok with oil until the edges crisp.
2
Phase 2
Add the garlic and ginger, frying for 1 minute.
3
Phase 3
Pour in the rice wine, soy sauces, and sugar, then stir.
4
Phase 4
Add the stock, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until glossy.
5
Phase 5
Uncover and reduce the sauce until it clings to the eel.
6
Phase 6
Scatter the spring onions and serve hot.