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River eel braised in sweet soy sauce

红烧河鳗

Hóngshāo Hémán

Sections of river eel braised in a dark, sweet-savory sauce. The flesh becomes tender and rich as the sauce reduces around the skin-on pieces.

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Salty-sweet soy flavor with garlic and ginger.

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Soft, rich eel flesh and a glossy sauce.

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Shanghai: Associated with Shanghai Benbang cooking.

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