Mashed Chili Eel

Cooking StepsHow to cook Mashed Chili Eel step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1 Detail

   Prepare the eel.

2. 
   Step 2 Detail

   Clean and gut the eel thoroughly.

3. 
   Step 3 Detail

   Rinse clean and drain well.

4. 
   Step 4 Detail

   Prepare the green chilies.

5. 
   Step 5 Detail

   Smash the chilies flat with the flat side of a knife.

6. 
   Step 6 Detail

   Prepare the perilla leaves.

7. 
   Step 7 Detail

   Cut the perilla leaves into sections.

8. 
   Step 8 Detail

   Prepare the garlic cloves.

9. 
   Step 9 Detail

   Cut the garlic cloves into sections.

10. 
    Step 10 Detail

    Heat a dry wok to evaporate any moisture.

11. 
    Step 11 Detail

    Add the green chilies to the wok.

12. 
    Step 12 Detail

    Smash and press the chilies against the wok (lei technique).

13. 
    Step 13 Detail

    Smash until the chilies look like this — that’s good enough.

14. 
    Step 14 Detail

    Transfer the mashed chilies to a plate.

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    Step 15 Detail

    Pour rapeseed oil into the wok.

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    Step 16 Detail

    Add the eel and deep-fry.

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    Step 17 Detail

    Continue frying until golden.

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    Step 18 Detail

    Fry until it looks like this — nicely browned.

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    Step 19 Detail

    Add the garlic cloves.

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    Step 20 Detail

    Add the mashed chilies back in.

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    Step 21 Detail

    Toss and mix everything together evenly.

22. 
    Step 22 Detail

    Add the soul ingredient — perilla leaves to remove fishiness and boost aroma.

23. 
    Step 23 Detail

    Add salt, MSG, baijiu, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and chopped chili.

24. 
    Step 24 Detail

    Stir-fry a few times and it’s done!