Author Topic: Would you eat an eel? (Read 2085 times)

MillCreek · « **on:** October 15, 2018, 11:12:14 AM »

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I have had eel in sushi, but that is it. I am not sure about my enthusiasm for eating a whole eel.

Scout26 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2018, 11:33:29 AM »

My Spirit Animal and Jellied Eels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68m8nFupThI

BobR · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2018, 11:42:25 AM »

When I was in Italy (many times early in my Naval career) I would eat fish stew and that would often contain pieces of eel. Not too bad.

bob

charby · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2018, 11:57:53 AM »

sure why not?

French G. · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2018, 11:58:45 AM »

I want to find a place to catch them this winter, smoke them.

Ben · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2018, 12:20:57 PM »

I know I've eaten eel in Japanese joints on numerous occasions. They were all a while back, so I can't remember taste, but I'm pretty sure it was either okay or else I liked it. I know for sure it wasn't "yuck".

DittoHead · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2018, 12:37:24 PM »

Unagi has always been one of my favorite sushi ingredients so I would certainly give it a shot prepared other ways. However, I've also tried some canned roasted eel (https://www.amazon.com/Tong-Yeng-Roasted-100g-Pack/dp/B007AM1JMO/) and was very disappointed.

just Warren · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2018, 01:14:55 PM »

A friend liked to make us meals made from all manner of different and sometimes obscure ingredients. He wouldn't tell us what was in them until after we'd finished eating.

He was quite proud of getting us to eat things we would never have thought of, and would laugh when we tried to guess the ingredients.

So he was quite surprised when he asked how I liked his latest dish and I answered: "More, eh?"

Triphammer · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2018, 01:16:34 PM »

When I lived in the northeast I'd catch fresh water eels all the time while fishing for catfish. Seems every stream & lake had some. Cleaned & skinned, cut in 2 to 4 in pieces & fried. Delicious! Caught them in bays on Long Islands south shore as well. These were salt water eels, same species different part of the life cycle. Cooked the same, tasted different but good.

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2018, 02:33:10 PM »

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Would you eat an eel?

Not just No, but h*** no!

HeroHog · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2018, 04:06:38 PM »

Unagi and Anago are my favorite forms of Sushi!
Unagi (freshwater eel) is known for its bold, rich taste, while Anago (saltwater eel), is a more muted choice, known for its incredibly soft texture and natural sweetness.

RocketMan · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2018, 05:46:58 PM »

Quote from: HeroHog on October 15, 2018, 04:06:38 PM

Unagi and Anago are my favorite forms of Sushi!
Unagi (freshwater eel) is known for its bold, rich taste, while Anago (saltwater eel), is a more muted choice, known for its incredibly soft texture and natural sweetness.

I second this notion. Tasty stuff, eel.

230RN · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2018, 06:01:00 PM »

I'm not crediting this quote:

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A friend liked to make us meals made from all manner of different and sometimes obscure ingredients. He wouldn't tell us what was in them until after we'd finished eating.

He was quite proud of getting us to eat things we would never have thought of, and would laugh when we tried to guess the ingredients.

So he was quite surprised when he asked how I liked his latest dish and I answered: "More, eh?"

Because it was the worst pun of the month.

So far.

Terry

Pic credit in properties

freakazoid · « **Reply #13 on:** October 15, 2018, 07:26:12 PM »

Have had eel often here in Japan. It's pretty good with whatever sauce they use on it.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #14 on:** October 15, 2018, 08:48:34 PM »

Tell white women it’s a “superfood” they will be on it like white on rice

RocketMan · « **Reply #15 on:** October 15, 2018, 08:59:12 PM »

Quote from: Boomhauer on October 15, 2018, 08:48:34 PM

Tell white women it’s a “superfood” they will be on it like white on rice

Very true.

Northwoods · « **Reply #16 on:** October 15, 2018, 10:03:56 PM »

Like others only had it in sushi, and rather liked it. I'd eat it prepared in a number of other ways given the opportunity.

cordex · « **Reply #17 on:** October 15, 2018, 10:34:13 PM »

For fun? No.
For survival? I guess.

Regolith · « **Reply #18 on:** October 16, 2018, 12:04:55 AM »

I've had unagi. Not a huge fan, but I probably wouldn't turn it down if it were free.

230RN · « **Reply #19 on:** October 16, 2018, 06:41:42 AM »

Protein is protein.

I'd eat eel, however it was prepared*, but I'd be reluctant to clean one unless it were a survival situation.

Just a natural aversion to snake-like critters.

Terry

* But I dislike eating raw meat for the same kind of reason I shake out my shoes before putting them on.

Terry

Ben · « **Reply #20 on:** October 16, 2018, 08:53:22 AM »

When talking about the Japanese preparation methods, note that sushi =/= raw.

It can be raw, but is often cooked, as with eel. In fact I think eel has to be cooked, but others can correct me if I'm wrong.

MikeB · « **Reply #21 on:** October 16, 2018, 10:08:08 AM »

Quote from: Ben on October 16, 2018, 08:53:22 AM

When talking about the Japanese preparation methods, note that sushi =/= raw.

It can be raw, but is often cooked, as with eel. In fact I think eel has to be cooked, but others can correct me if I'm wrong.

I believe you are correct, eel is always cooked.

And yes Sushi as a name is more about preparation and presentation than cooked or not. I forget exact details, but Sushi is more or less specific to slice of fish or sometimes other meat or even vegetables or general protein like tofu that is cooked or not over the top of rice that is prepared in a specific manner. Often with some seaweed holding it together. Just the slices of fish is Sashimi which I generally prefer.

There are names for various rolls depending on how presented as well, but I forget them. Sushi is usually used generically in the US for all of the above.

And hell yes I’ll eat eel.

makattak · « **Reply #22 on:** October 16, 2018, 10:29:17 AM »

Sure I would. And if it tastes good, I'll eat more.

Why wouldn't someone eat any kind of fish if it tastes good?

White Horseradish · « **Reply #23 on:** October 16, 2018, 11:22:14 AM »

I have eaten eel many times.

Tasty stuff, but can be a bit greasy.

freakazoid · « **Reply #24 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:45:55 AM »

Quote from: MikeB on October 16, 2018, 10:08:08 AM

I believe you are correct, eel is always cooked.

And yes Sushi as a name is more about preparation and presentation than cooked or not. I forget exact details, but Sushi is more or less specific to slice of fish or sometimes other meat or even vegetables or general protein like tofu that is cooked or not over the top of rice that is prepared in a specific manner. Often with some seaweed holding it together. Just the slices of fish is Sashimi which I generally prefer.

There are names for various rolls depending on how presented as well, but I forget them. Sushi is usually used generically in the US for all of the above.

And hell yes I’ll eat eel.

Yes. Just a slice of raw meat is sashimi. What we would normally call sushi is actually nigiri.

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Author Topic: Would you eat an eel? (Read 2085 times)