Liangxi Crispy Eel

By SallieHickle

Liangxi Crispy Eel
Liangxi Crispy Eel, also known as Wuxi Crispy Eel, is a traditional and famous dish in Jiangsu. It is said that it was first established during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. The taste is sweet and salty, crisp and delicious. Here, balsamic vinegar is added to the seasoning to give the taste a more layered feel.

Recipe Recommendations

  • eel 750 grams
  • cornflour a little
  • cooking wine 20 grams
  • sugar 20 grams
  • vinegar 10 grams
  • soy sauce 10 grams
  • sesame oil 5 grams
  • salt 2 grams

Steps for Liangxi Crispy Eel

  • Make  step 0
    1
    Put the eel in a boiling water pot, add salt and vinegar, and cook for about 3 minutes. Cook until the fish mouth is open and the body is rolled up. Remove and take it out and take a shower.
  • Make  step 1
    2
    Use a toothpick to draw out the shredded eel and remove the triangular bones of the eel.
  • Make  step 2
    3
    Remove the viscera of the eel, wash it, drain the water, and pat the raw flour.
  • Make  step 3
    4
    Pour into oil pan and fry until crispy at high temperature.
  • Make  step 4
    5
    Put a little oil in the pan, add chopped green onions and ginger, and stir until fragrant. Add the above seasonings to mix the sauce.
  • Make  step 5
    6
    Pour in the fried shredded eel and turn a few times to wrap the shredded eel in the sauce.
  • Make  step 6
    7
    Remove from the pot and place on a plate, sprinkle with shredded ginger to garnish.