Fried Eel with Shallot and Garlic
posted in Fish and other SeaFood recipes |Some of you may not like to eat eels, but they are very nourishing. Eels are a delicacy in some of the Chinese restaurants. Here in Malaysia, eels can be obtained easily in wet markets and you can also find in supermakets too. Research study says it contains vitamin A, B1, B2 D and E which helps to rejuvenating the body. It has several minerals and high quality protein and also unsaturated fatty acids like DHA and EPA are abundant in the eels. It helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, prevents vascular diseases, reduces the risk of developing arthritis and improve eyesight. Here is a simple dish to try.
Ingredients:
1 eel, about 300 gm, (remove head and inert)
10 cloves garlic
10 shallots, skinned
ethod:
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Seasoning:
1 tablespoon dark soya sauce
1 tablespoon soya sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
salt and sugar to taste
1/2 cup water
Method:
Blanch eel in hot water and remove slime with the help of a knife. Rinse cleaned and slice about 4 cm long. Marinate with salt and cornflour. Deep fry eel until slightly brown. Pour out excess oil and leave 1 tablespoon oil. Fry the shallot and garlic whole until fragrant. Add water and seasoning. Put in the eels. Simmer for 10 minutes. Thicken the gravy with a little cornflour and water. Stir to mix for a few seconds. Dish out and garnish with chopped parsley.
