Ginger Garlic Eel

Ginger Garlic Eel

This **Ginger and Garlic Eel Stir-Fry** is a savory, aromatic dish that brings together tender eel, crisp cucumber, and bold seasonings for a truly unforgettable meal. The eel is expertly deboned, coated in flour, and stir-fried with fragrant young ginger until perfectly tender. Golden garlic, spicy chili peppers, and rich bean paste create a deeply flavorful base, while a splash of soy sauce and cooking wine enhances the umami taste. The addition of fresh cucumber adds a refreshing crunch, balancing the dish’s bold flavors. Quick, high-heat stir-frying locks in the eel’s natural juiciness while blending all ingredients harmoniously. Perfect for a gourmet home-cooked meal, this dish delivers a delightful mix of textures and tastes—spicy, savory, and slightly sweet. Try this restaurant-worthy **Ginger and Garlic Eel Stir-Fry** for a meal that’s both impressive and delicious!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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eel
200g

The aromatics

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cucumber
150g

The sauce & seasonings

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young ginger
20g
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garlic
3 cloves
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chili peppers
1-2 pieces
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bean paste
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare eel, cucumber, young ginger, garlic, bean paste, and chili peppers.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Remove the bones from the eel, cut it into pieces, coat with flour, wash, and drain the water for later use.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Heat a pot with oil, add shredded ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant.

4. Step 4

Step 4
After the ginger is fragrant, add the eel to the pot.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Stir-fry until the eel changes color and has a fragrance, then remove all ingredients from the pot for later use.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Wash the pot, reheat it, add a small amount of oil, and stir-fry the garlic until golden brown.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Turn to low heat and add an appropriate amount of bean paste.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add an appropriate amount of soy sauce.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Add an appropriate amount of cooking wine.

10. Step 10

Step 10
After adding the ingredients, stir-fry until the seasonings are combined, then turn to high heat and add the cut cucumber, chili peppers, and garlic to the pot.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Stir-fry briefly, then add the previously stir-fried ginger and eel back to the pot, stir-fry until the color is even and the flavors are combined.

12. Step 12

Step 12
A dish of ginger and garlic eel is complete.

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