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Braised Eel with Cucumber

Name: Braised Eel with Cucumber
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Swamp eel; Perilla (zisu); Cucumber; Salt; Garlic cloves; Ginger; Garlic (smashed); Light soy sauce

Other★ Easy20min

Prep 7m ·
Cook 13m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Braised Eel with Cucumber

	Ingredient	Amount	Notes
	Swamp eel
	Perilla (zisu)
	Cucumber
	Salt
	Garlic cloves
	Ginger
	Garlic (smashed)
	Light soy sauce

A delicious Braised Eel with Cucumber recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Braised Eel with Cucumber step by step

Step 1 Detail

Heat oil in a wok until smoking hot. Add a small amount of lard and fry the ginger. Add the eel — you can season with a pinch of salt early on. Add a little more lard as needed and stir-fry until the eel is cooked through. Add smashed garlic and dried chilies, stir briefly. Add the cucumber and toss for a moment. Pour in water just enough to reach the level of the eel. Season with chicken bouillon and a splash of light soy sauce. Finish by tossing in the perilla leaves just before serving.