How to make minced eel (minced eel) with rice crackers to enjoy on a rainy day is extremely delightful

How to prepare minced eel (minced eel) served with rice crackers

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  Pre-process the eel

  To remove the slime from the eel, put the eel and a little salt in a bowl, then use your hands to vigorously rub the eel for about 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.

  Next, use a knife to cut off the head and tail of the eel, while also slitting the belly of the eel and removing the internal organs, then rinse well under running water.

  Finally, use a scissors to cut off the spine of the eel and then finely chop it.

  

  

  

  
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  Preprocess other ingredients

  Next, soak the wood ear mushrooms in water for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, they will have softened, then cut off the roots, rinse, and chop finely.

  Peel the shallots, cut off the leaves and roots of the lemongrass, remove the stems from the chilies, and wash all of them clean, crush, and chop finely.

  Remove the damaged leaves from the cilantro and wash them clean, then chop them finely.

  

  
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  Marinate the eel

  To marinate the eel, add all the finely chopped chili, chopped wood ear mushrooms, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of five-spice powder, then mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes.

  

  

  

  
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  Stir-fry eel and finish

  Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, adjust the heat to high, wait for the oil to heat up, then add minced shallots and lemongrass to sauté until fragrant.

  After about 2 minutes, when the lemongrass and shallots turn brown and emit a fragrant aroma, add the marinated minced eel, stirring well on the stove to ensure the eel cooks evenly without burning.

  Next, after stir-frying for about 7 minutes, season with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1.5 tablespoons of oyster sauce.

  Reduce the heat and stir well for another 2 minutes to let the eel absorb the seasonings, finally add the coriander and Vietnamese coriander, stir-fry for an additional minute, then taste and adjust the seasoning before turning off the heat.

  Transfer the stir-fried minced eel to a plate, sprinkle with a little roasted peanuts, and it’s ready to enjoy.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  Minced eel served with rice crackers after completion has an appealing flavor, the eel is stir-fried until cooked, dry, slightly crispy, and soaked in an incredibly rich seasoning.

  When eaten with rice crackers, the combination with the crispy crunch of the crackers brings an incredibly delicious feeling, making it a suitable snack to enjoy during gatherings in the evenings, easy to eat and easy to make.