Huaian Crispy Eel

Ingredients

• eel 400g
• 10 cloves of garlic
• Appropriate amount of cooking oil
• Salt as appropriate
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Onion, ginger and garlic appropriate amount
• Cooking wine 1 spoon

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Wash the fish, make a few cuts on both sides of the fish body, marinate with cooking wine and salt for 15 minutes
2. 2. Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot and heat it to 70% heat.
3. 3. Fry the fish until both sides are slightly brown, then push it to the edge of the pot
4. 4. Add garlic, onion, ginger and garlic and continue to fry until cooked
5. 5. Add salt, soy sauce and cooking wine to taste, stir-fry over high heat and serve.
6. 6. Remove from the pot and plate

Cultural Tips

Jiangsu cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines in China, represented by Nanjing cuisine and Yangzhou cuisine. Su Cuisine is very particular about every dish and the preparation is extremely meticulous. Lion head, braised pork, and squid are all classic representatives of Jiangsu cuisine. Huaian eels are well-known in Jiangsu. It is a must-have dish for festivals and family gatherings, and is also the epitome of Jiangsu cuisine food culture.