Ginger Garlic Eel

March 17, 2025 15 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

450 kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
10g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
Recipe Hot Dishes
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!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Secondary Ingredients

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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Prepare eel, cucumber, young ginger, garlic, bean paste, and chili peppers.
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Step 2
Remove the bones from the eel, cut it into pieces, coat with flour, wash, and drain the water for later use.
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Heat a pot with oil, add shredded ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant.
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After the ginger is fragrant, add the eel to the pot.
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Stir-fry until the eel changes color and has a fragrance, then remove all ingredients from the pot for later use.
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Wash the pot, reheat it, add a small amount of oil, and stir-fry the garlic until golden brown.
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Turn to low heat and add an appropriate amount of bean paste.
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Add an appropriate amount of soy sauce.
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Step 9
Add an appropriate amount of cooking wine.
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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.
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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.
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A dish of ginger and garlic eel is complete.
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