Ate some freshwater eel in Taiwan.
Freshwater eel: elongated fish that live in shallow waters
I admit it, I’ve had eel before. Usually, though, they’re the giant kind. This time around I tried out these little guys. Really, though, they taste like typical seafood to me, fish-like but with a thicker consistency.
What’s really neat about this dish, though, is the story we heard right before we left for Taiwan. My father-in-law talked about how he’d catch these eels with his bare hands. Growing up, they owned a rice paddy. After they harvested the grain, they’d find these sea creatures underneath. The family would make a sport of catching them and got to cook a fresh dinner each night.
Any fishing/childhood stories you remember?
Great story! I can’t imagine holding onto a slippery eel. I’ve eaten eel in Korea and liked it. (I think it’s the salt-water variety.
Yeah, it’s a little different of a taste. Ooh, you’ve been to Korea?
I’m not a seafood eater, so this dish probably is not in my future. :)
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Yay! It worked! I’m actually getting a new laptop soon. My current one is having some problems. Not being able to comment on your blog was one of them!
Hurrah! I’ve been missing your comments, Carrie. Hope you get a nice laptop soon and start writing away!