World Flavors Cookbook

Paling in 't Groen (Eel in the Green)

Name: Paling in 't Groen (Eel in the Green)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Belgium
Ingredients: 1 kg fresh eel, cleaned and cut; Large bunch of herbs (sorrel, spinach, parsley, mint, sage, tarragon, chervil); White wine; Butter; Lemon

River eel simmered in a vibrant, thick sauce made from a massive variety of fresh green herbs.

Cuisine: Belgium

Ingredients

1 kg fresh eel, cleaned and cut
Large bunch of herbs (sorrel, spinach, parsley, mint, sage, tarragon, chervil)
White wine
Butter
Lemon

Instructions

1. Sauté chopped herbs in butter. 2. Add wine and bring to a simmer. 3. Add eel pieces and cook gently for 10-15 mins. 4. The herbs will break down into a thick green sauce. 5. Finish with lemon juice. 6. Serve with fries or bread.