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Paling in 't groen

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"Paling in 't groen" is a traditional Belgian dish that translates to "eel in green." It's a delicious and popular recipe made with freshwater eel cooked in a flavorful herb sauce. The dish typically includes ingredients like parsley, chervil, thyme, bay leaf, and sometimes even spinach or sorrel to give it a vibrant green color. The eel is simmered in this aromatic sauce until tender, creating a delightful combination of flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: Belgian, European
Calories: 554
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh eel cleaned and cut into thick slices
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh chervil finely chopped
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup fish or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant.
  2. Add the eel slices to the pot and cook for a few minutes on each side until they start to brown slightly.
  3. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a couple of minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Add the fish or vegetable stock, chopped parsley, chervil, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir everything together.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the eel simmer in the herb sauce for about 30-40 minutes, or until the eel is tender.
  6. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix the flour with a little bit of water to create a smooth paste. Stir this mixture into the pot and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve the Paling in 't groen hot with crusty bread or over a bed of cooked rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 55gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 316mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 913mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 7979IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg

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