Dutch Paling in 't Groen – Eel in Green Herb Sauce
A traditional dish from Flanders and the Netherlands featuring tender freshwater eel cooked in a vibrant green sauce made from fresh herbs.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
* 600g freshwater eel, cleaned and cut into chunks
* 1 shallot, finely chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 200ml fish stock or white wine
* 2 handfuls mixed herbs (sorrel, parsley, chervil, spinach, watercress)
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* Butter, salt, pepper
Instructions:
1. Sauté shallot and garlic in butter. Add eel and cook briefly on all sides.
2. Pour in fish stock or wine, cover, and simmer for \~15 mins until eel is cooked through.
3. Blend herbs with a ladle of cooking liquid until smooth. Return to pan and heat gently.
4. Add lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.
Dutch Tip:
Traditionally served with boiled potatoes or fresh bread and a cold glass of Belgian beer.
🐟 Dutch Paling in 't Groen – Eel in Green Herb Sauce
A traditional dish from Flanders and the Netherlands featuring tender freshwater eel cooked in a vibrant green sauce made from fresh herbs.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
* 600g freshwater eel, cleaned and cut into chunks
* 1 shallot, finely chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 200ml fish stock or white wine
* 2 handfuls mixed herbs (sorrel, parsley, chervil, spinach, watercress)
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* Butter, salt, pepper
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Sauté shallot and garlic in butter. Add eel and cook briefly on all sides.
2. Pour in fish stock or wine, cover, and simmer for \~15 mins until eel is cooked through.
3. Blend herbs with a ladle of cooking liquid until smooth. Return to pan and heat gently.
4. Add lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.
💡 Dutch Tip:
Traditionally served with boiled potatoes or fresh bread and a cold glass of Belgian beer.
