Spicy & Sweet Glazed Grilled Eel (Jang-eo Gui)
Revitalizing Seafood Delight: Deliciously Glazed Grilled Eel Recipe for a Flavorful Boost
This recipe features 1kg of eel, coated in a simple yet incredibly flavorful gochujang (Korean chili paste) glaze and grilled to perfection. It’s the perfect way to help your family recover their energy after a tiring summer. Enjoy this revitalizing dish!
Main Ingredients
- 1kg Sea Eel
Spicy Gochujang Glaze
- 3 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Rice Syrup or Corn Syrup
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Maesil Cheong (Plum Extract)
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (Rice Wine)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- A dash of Black Pepper (about 4 shakes)
- 1 tsp Ginger Powder (optional)
- 3 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Rice Syrup or Corn Syrup
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Maesil Cheong (Plum Extract)
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (Rice Wine)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- A dash of Black Pepper (about 4 shakes)
- 1 tsp Ginger Powder (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Fresh sea eel doesn’t have a strong odor, even with its slimy coating. Simply rinse it gently under cold running water. If you prefer a more thorough cleaning, you can lightly coat the eel with flour and then rinse; this helps remove any remaining sliminess and odor.
Step 2
Pat the rinsed eel dry gently with paper towels. Ensuring the eel is well-dried is key for the glaze to adhere properly and for even cooking.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the delicious glaze! In a bowl, combine 3 Tbsp gochujang, 2 Tbsp gochugaru, 2 Tbsp rice syrup or corn syrup, 1 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp maesil cheong, 2 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp ginger powder (optional, adjust to your preference), and a few shakes of black pepper.
Step 4
Mix all the glaze ingredients thoroughly until smooth. Letting the mixture sit for a short while allows the flavors to meld beautifully. While it’s best made in advance, even a few minutes while the eel grills is sufficient.
Step 5
Eel can be grilled in an oven, on a pan, or over a direct grill – choose your preferred method! A helpful tip for grilling glazed eel to prevent burning: it’s best to cook the eel slightly first before applying the glaze. Applying the glaze too early can cause it to burn. Today, we’ll be using a grill.
Step 6
Grill the eel pieces on both sides until they are lightly browned and partially cooked. Maintain a medium heat to ensure they cook through without burning.
Step 7
Once the eel is partially cooked, generously brush the prepared gochujang glaze onto both sides. Continue grilling, brushing with more glaze 2-3 times as needed, reducing the heat slightly to prevent burning. This repeated glazing builds a rich, deep flavor into the eel.
Step 8
Doesn’t it look and smell amazing? : ) This grilled eel is a top-tier revitalizing dish, perfect for boosting health and energy.
Step 9
We love serving grilled eel with chives at our house! Place fresh chives underneath the eel and top with thinly sliced fresh ginger or pickled ginger for a fantastic pairing. Today, we used pickled ginger, and its aromatic, slightly pungent flavor beautifully complemented the rich eel.
Step 10
Enjoy this delicious and healthy grilled eel, packed with flavor and goodness! 😀
