Gestoofde Aal - Stewed Eel

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs eel, skinned and cleaned (have fish man remove backbone)
• water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Extract all fat from eels.

2. 2

   Cut into 1 1/2" pieces and place in a saucepan with enough water to cover, salt and parsley; cover and simmer for one hour.

3. 3

   Just before serving, mix flour with a little water and add to the eels along with the butter.

4. 4

   Adjust salt, add pepper and serve.