{"product_id":"frozen-eel","title":"Frozen Eel","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are getting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDressed eel (\u003cem\u003eAnguilla japonica\u003c\/em\u003e), gutted, head off and cut into portions of roughly 12 cm. The skin is left on, the backbone is in, and the flesh is thick, pale and firm with a high fat content for its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised in ponds in East Asia and processed at a plant close to the farms. The eels are purged, dressed and frozen in the same shift, which is why the flesh still looks glassy rather than dull when it thaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e dressed portions, skin on, bone in, head removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 12 cm per portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 kg per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e vacuum sealed, portions frozen separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eState and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw and frozen, not glazed and not pre-cooked. Portions separate cleanly, so a two-person meal does not mean thawing the whole box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold at -18 C or colder. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Eel is fatty, so keep it bagged while thawing to stop the fat picking up freezer smells. Do not refreeze after thawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShelf life and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest within 8 months of the production date on the box. Orders ship in insulated liners with dry ice and arrive hard frozen. Check the seal on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEel rewards a little patience: it needs enough heat to render the fat, and enough sauce to carry the richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteam:\u003c\/strong\u003e arrange the portions on a plate with fermented black beans, garlic and chilli, and steam for 12 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraise:\u003c\/strong\u003e sear the portions, then simmer in soy, rock sugar, ginger and star anise for 20 minutes until the sauce glazes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiso soup:\u003c\/strong\u003e slide raw portions into a simmering miso broth with tofu and greens, and poach gently for 6 to 8 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrill:\u003c\/strong\u003e brush with a sweet soy glaze and grill over medium heat, turning and glazing until the surface caramelises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllergen \u0026amp; compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains fish. Packed in a facility that also handles crustaceans and molluscs. Raw product; cook thoroughly before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HENRY COLLINS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50917942591685,"sku":"HC-004","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8759\/3413\/files\/frozen-eel-1.jpg?v=1794194011","url":"https:\/\/hecomart.shop\/products\/frozen-eel","provider":"HENRY COLLINS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}