Jellied eels
Chunks of eel set in jelly
Think of it as: Like Jell-O salad's fishy Cockney cousin
Eel, but make it wobbly.
What does it taste like?
Mild, slightly fishy eel with tangy malt vinegar and white pepper.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureWobbly, with crunchy bones
What is it?
Chopped eel simmered in stock, then chilled so it sets into jelly from its own gelatin, an East London specialty. Eaten cold with vinegar.
How locals eat it
Ordered at London "pie and mash" shops with meat pies and mashed potatoes. It's fine to spit out the bones.
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MusicBritish rock World-famous rock going back to the Beatles
SportSoccer
David Beckham (soccer; famous for his pinpoint kicks) World HeritageStonehenge and more National animalLion (England) National flowerRose (England) FestivalNotting Hill Carnival (August, London)
Ingredients
- Eel, 1 (about 500 g)
- Water 1 L
- Lemon juice 1 tbsp
- Nutmeg, a pinch
- Bay leaf 1
- Salt and white pepper, a pinch
- Malt vinegar, as needed
How to make it (one way)
- Remove the eel's head and guts and chop, bones and all, into pieces about 3 cm
- Put in a pot with water, lemon juice, nutmeg and bay leaf
- Simmer gently for 30 minutes, skimming the foam
- Put the eel and liquid in a bowl and chill in the fridge
- When the eel's gelatin has set the liquid, add malt vinegar and white pepper and eat
⚠️ The bones stay in, so small children should eat carefully. Raw eel blood is toxic, so keep it away from eyes and cuts when preparing.