Stir Fried Eels with Chives Recipe

Stir Fried Eels with Chives Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb precooked eels

• 1/2 cup oil for frying

• 3 oz yellow Chinese chives

• 2 tablespoons shredded ginger root

• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander

Ingredients A:

• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

• Dash of sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 3 tablespoons water

• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

Ingredients B:

• Dash of black pepper

• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped green onion

• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic clove

Method:

1. Cut the eels and yellow Chinese chives into 2 1/2 inch lengths.

2. Heat the wok then add 1/2 cup oil. Deep fry the eels over medium heat for 1 minute; remove and drain. Remove the oil from the wok

3. Reheat the wok then add 2 tablespoons oil. Stir fry the yellow Chinese chives; add the eels and Ingredients A. Turn the heat to high and stir quickly to mix. Transfer to a serving plate.

4. Make a slight indentation in the center of the fried eels; place Ingredients B in the indentation. Heat the wok then add 2 tablespoons oil; heat until very hot.

5. Drizzle the hot oil over the green onion and garlic. Place coriander and shredded ginger root at both ends of the platter. Mix together before serving.