Paling in 't groen
"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.
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the eel slices to the pot and cook for a few minutes on each side until they start to brown slightly.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a couple of minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add the fish or vegetable stock, chopped parsley, chervil, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir everything together.
- 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.
- 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.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Paling in 't groen hot with crusty bread or over a bed of cooked rice. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 554kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 55g (110%)Fat: 28g (43%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 316mg (105%)Sodium: 155mg (7%)Potassium: 913mg (26%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 7979IU (160%)Vitamin C: 9mg (11%)Calcium: 79mg (8%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
