Receta Marinated Eel (Capitone Marinato)
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Bring vinegar, garlic and sugar to a boil in non-aluminum saucepan. Cook till reduced by one-third to about 2 c., about 20 min. Remove from heat and cold.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees in large, deep pot. If oil is not 4 to 5 inches deep, add in sufficient oil to bring it to which level. Cut eel into 2- by 1-inch pcs, season with salt and pepper and dredge in flour. Carefully drop 3 or possibly 4 pcs of eel at a time into oil and cook till light golden and cooked through, about 5 min.
- Remove with slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain, then place gently in large salad bowl. Pour vinegar reduction over fish, sprinkle with oregano, cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hrs or possibly up to 2 days.
- Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before serving. Drizzle with best-quality extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with marjoram leaves and serve.
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
- Comments: This dish is a prerequisite for any serious attempt at a traditional Italian Christmas Eve table. Even my most squeamish friends admit to liking this dish once I've tricked them into tasting it. If you have a hard time finding eel at your fancy fishmonger, try Asian markets, where eel is considered a delicacy all year long. Have your fishmonger peel the eel.
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