Garlic Braised Yellow Eel

Garlic Braised Yellow Eel

This **Braised Yellow Eel with Garlic and Ginger** is a savory, aromatic dish that brings out the tender texture and rich flavor of fresh eel. The yellow eel is blanched for easy cutting, then stir-fried with fragrant ginger threads to enhance its natural sweetness. Steamed garlic adds a mellow depth, while a splash of cooking wine and soy sauce infuses the dish with umami richness. Finished with a touch of sugar and chicken essence, this recipe balances bold flavors with a delicate, slightly sweet glaze. Perfect served over steamed rice, this dish highlights the best of traditional wok cooking—quick, high-heat techniques that lock in moisture and flavor. A must-try for seafood lovers seeking a hearty, restaurant-quality meal at home!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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yellow eel
200g

The aromatics

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garlic
1 head (approx 50g)
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old ginger
30g

The sauce & seasonings

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salad oil
2 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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soy sauce
1 tbsp
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sugar
1 tsp
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chicken essence
½ tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
First, clean the yellow eel and remove its internal organs, then blanch it in boiling water to make it easier to cut into segments.

2. Step 2

Step 2
The garlic head needs to be steamed in advance, otherwise, it will be difficult to cook.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the old ginger into ginger threads.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat the wok and add salad oil.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add the ginger threads and stir-fry until fragrant.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add the eel segments.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add a small amount of cooking wine.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add a little soy sauce.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Add the steamed garlic head.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Add water and continue to cook over high heat.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Finally, add a little sugar and chicken essence, and adjust the flavor to your taste.

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