Chinese
Chinese - Shaanxi and Northwestern
Braised Eel Shaanxi
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 eel, cut into 5cm pieces
- • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
- • 8 cloves garlic, whole
- • 3 slices ginger
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- • 300ml chicken stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Scald the eel in boiling water, then rinse off the surface slime.
2
Phase 2
Fry the garlic and ginger in the oil until golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the eel, wine, soy sauces, and stock; simmer 25 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Cook down until the sauce clings to the eel.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with steamed rice.