Korean Grilled Eel

Indulge in the irresistible allure of Korean Grilled Eel, where succulent flavours and smoky aromas come together in a culinary masterpiece that's sure to leave you craving more. I tried this 30 years ago and been hooked ever since. Ideal for BBQs

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings People

Ingredients

2 lbs eel fresh,cleaned and filleted
1/4 cup dark soy sauce
2 tbsp honey brown sugar
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp ginger grated
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice wine mirin
1 tsp sesame seeds toasted
2 large spring onions scallions/thinly sliced

Accompaniments

Steamed rice, kimchi, lettuce leaves, and sliced cucumbers (for serving)

Instructions

Start by cleaning the fresh eel thoroughly, removing any scales and entrails. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. A good fishmonger will do this part and the filleting for you.
2 lbs eel
Using a sharp knife, carefully fillet the eel, removing the bones while keeping the flesh intact. Cut the fillets into manageable pieces for grilling.
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and rice wine or mirin to create the marinade.
1/4 cup dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp ginger, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice wine
Place the eel fillets in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow the eel to marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 1 hour, in the refrigerator.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using charcoal, wait until the coals are hot and covered with ash.
Remove the eel from the marinade and discard any excess marinade.
Place the eel fillets on the preheated grill, skin side down, and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the skin is crisp and the flesh is cooked through, basting occasionally with the remaining marinade.
Once the eel is cooked, transfer it to a serving platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced spring onions for garnish.
2 large spring onions, 1 tsp sesame seeds
Serve the grilled eel hot, accompanied by steamed rice, kimchi, lettuce leaves, and sliced cucumbers. Allow each guest to assemble their own wraps with the eel and accompaniments according to what they enjoy.
Steamed rice, kimchi, lettuce leaves, and sliced cucumbers (for serving)

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