Mashed Chili Eel

Cooking StepsHow to cook Mashed Chili Eel step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Prepare the eel.

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2. 
   Step 2

   Clean and gut the eel thoroughly.

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3. 
   Step 3

   Rinse clean and drain well.

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4. 
   Step 4

   Prepare the green chilies.

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5. 
   Step 5

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

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6. 
   Step 6

   Prepare the perilla leaves.

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7. 
   Step 7

   Cut the perilla leaves into sections.

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8. 
   Step 8

   Prepare the garlic cloves.

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9. 
   Step 9

   Cut the garlic cloves into sections.

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10. 
    Step 10

    Heat a dry wok to evaporate any moisture.

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11. 
    Step 11

    Add the green chilies to the wok.

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12. 
    Step 12

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

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13. 
    Step 13

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

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14. 
    Step 14

    Transfer the mashed chilies to a plate.

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15. 
    Step 15

    Pour rapeseed oil into the wok.

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16. 
    Step 16

    Add the eel and deep-fry.

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17. 
    Step 17

    Continue frying until golden.

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18. 
    Step 18

    Fry until it looks like this — nicely browned.

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19. 
    Step 19

    Add the garlic cloves.

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20. 
    Step 20

    Add the mashed chilies back in.

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21. 
    Step 21

    Toss and mix everything together evenly.

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22. 
    Step 22

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

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23. 
    Step 23

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

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24. 
    Step 24

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

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