Ginger Garlic Eel
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Ginger Garlic Eel

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Ginger Garlic Eel

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • eel 200g
The aromatics
  • cucumber 150g
The sauce & seasonings
  • young ginger 20g
  • garlic 3 cloves
  • chili peppers 1-2 pieces
  • bean paste 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare eel, cucumber, young ginger, garlic, bean paste, and chili peppers.
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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.
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Step 3
Step 3
Heat a pot with oil, add shredded ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 4
Step 4
After the ginger is fragrant, add the eel to the pot.
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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.
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Step 6
Step 6
Wash the pot, reheat it, add a small amount of oil, and stir-fry the garlic until golden brown.
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Step 7
Step 7
Turn to low heat and add an appropriate amount of bean paste.
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Step 8
Step 8
Add an appropriate amount of soy sauce.
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Step 9
Step 9
Add an appropriate amount of cooking wine.
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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.
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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.
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Step 12
Step 12
A dish of ginger and garlic eel is complete.

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