Eel in Green Sauce (Paling in 't Groen) | Belgian Food in Gent | Jan Tom Yam

eel

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: cod

Trout offers a similar texture while being more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Cooking wine provides a similar acidity without alcohol.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with fish sauce

Vegetable stock is lighter and can be made from scraps.

Prepare the eel and cut it into pieces.

In a pot, combine white wine and fish stock; bring to a simmer.

Add the eel pieces and poach gently until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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