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Japanese Eel
- Long snake-like body
- Dark back and paler belly
- Smooth body with continuous dorsal, tail and anal fins
Seafood
Japanese Eel
Long snake-like body; Dark back and paler belly; Smooth body with continuous dorsal, tail and anal fins.
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3 identity clues
- Long snake-like body
- Dark back and paler belly
- Smooth body with continuous dorsal, tail and anal fins
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 鰻魚
- English
- Japanese Eel
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Sidat Jepang
- Tagalog
- Igat na Hapones
How to identify it
Check these features together: Long snake-like body; Dark back and paler belly; Smooth body with continuous dorsal, tail and anal fins. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Japanese Eel, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Snakehead Fish
- Long cylindrical body and snake-like head
- Dark mottling with a paler belly
- Dorsal fin extends along much of the back
How to identify it
Japanese Eel: Long snake-like body. For Snakehead Fish, look for long cylindrical body and snake-like head. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Steam or bake prepared portions thoroughly.
Choosing & preparing
Have the fishmonger identify and prepare it, check for fine bones and cook raw eel fully. Separate raw and cooked food and utensils; wash hands and clean surfaces after raw handling, and cook thoroughly.
Storage
Refrigerate at 4°C or below in a covered leak-proof container beneath ready-to-eat food; follow the date, freeze when needed and thaw in the refrigerator.
Helper tip
For Japanese Eel, check long snake-like body. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要鰻魚，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Japanese Eel, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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