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Garlic Braised Yellow Eel
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15 MIN
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4 servings
About This Recipe
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!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
15m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- yellow eel 200g
The aromatics
- garlic 1 head (approx 50g)
- old ginger 30g
The sauce & seasonings
- salad oil 2 tbsp
- cooking wine 1 tbsp
- soy sauce 1 tbsp
- sugar 1 tsp
- chicken essence ½ tsp
menu_book Directions
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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.
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Step 2
The garlic head needs to be steamed in advance, otherwise, it will be difficult to cook.
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Step 3
Cut the old ginger into ginger threads.
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Step 4
Heat the wok and add salad oil.
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Step 5
Add the ginger threads and stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 6
Add the eel segments.
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Step 7
Add a small amount of cooking wine.
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Step 8
Add a little soy sauce.
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Step 9
Add the steamed garlic head.
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Step 10
Add water and continue to cook over high heat.
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Step 11
Finally, add a little sugar and chicken essence, and adjust the flavor to your taste.
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