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Eel

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Non-vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has mild and sweet taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Eel must be cleaned before cooking.
  2. It can be grilled, marinated and sautéed.
  3. Fried eel fish can be served as well.

Description

Eel is long and thin fish which looks like a snake. It has elongated shape, slimy skin and median fins. Eel ranges in length from 5cm to 4 m.

Health benefits

  • Eel promotes brain health, nervous system function and is good for eye health as well.(1)
  • Eel contains omega-3 fatty acids which reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.(1)

Selection Guide

Choose eel fishes that are still alive with size around 700-900 grams. Dead eel might not be clean and there might be the risk that the entrails have spoiled the meat.

Note

People suffering from high cholesterol should avoid consuming eel. Eel has high fat content, so it should not be consumed by those trying to lose weight.(2)

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/drhealthbenefits.com/food-bevarages/fish/health-benefits-of-eating-eel/amp

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