Grilled Eel

Grilled Eel

　　Ingredients: One eel

　　Side ingredients: Soy sauce, sugar, sweet red wine (you can also use specialty grilled eel sauce available at import supermarkets), vegetable oil, roasted sesame seeds

　　Preparation method:

　　1. Clean the eel after removing its internal organs, slice off the meat from both sides into long strips, steam in a steamer over high heat for about 10 minutes after the water boils, then remove;

　　2. Heat soy sauce, sugar, and sweet red wine in a pan, simmer until it becomes a thick sauce, then set aside;

　　3. Pre-line the baking tray with aluminum foil, arrange the eel slices evenly and brush both sides with the sauce. Place in the oven and bake at 200°C for about 5 minutes, remove, brush the sauce evenly again, then bake for another 5 minutes. Remove and place on a plate, sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds before serving.

　　Notes:

　　Eel meat is tender and nutritious, often referred to as the “ginseng of the water.” When purchasing, choose eels with dark blue color, firm flesh, and intact tails for better freshness.