Traditional Jellied Eels - freshly cooked for your delectation
A traditional seafood dish!
Jellied eels are a traditional British seafood dish that has deep historical roots within the working-class culture of London’s East End. It has become less common to see in recent years reflecting Britain’s changing demographics. This traditional dish consists of eels that have first been chopped into bite-sized pieces and then simmered in a savoury broth. The broth is made from a combination of water, vinegar and various spices. Once they are cooked to perfection, the broth is left to cool and set firm, creating a jelly-like consistency encasing the delicious tender pieces of the fish.
Unique flavours
The flavour profile of this dish is really rather unique, with the eel meat absorbing the savoury notes of the broth. This results in a taste that is rich, fishy and mildly sweet. The set jelly adds an interesting textural element to the dish, contrasting with the soft and succulent flesh of the fish. Traditionally, jellied eels were served cold in their liquor, often with a side of buttered mashed potatoes, or fresh crusty bread complementing the dish.
A tasty London fish dish
They remain a nostalgic and culturally significant part of London’s culinary history. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of the Cockney working class, who turned an abundant and inexpensive local ingredient into a healthy, hearty and super tasty meal. The dish has left a lasting mark on the city’s gastronomic heritage. Cooked daily, right here at Essex Oyster Company, for those with adventurous palates and an appreciation for traditional fare. This fish dish offers a true taste of London’s intriguing culinary past.
This is a healthy dish
Jellied Eels are a healthy yet relatively cheap and readily available food often sourced from the river Thames in London. This is why they became an East End favourite dish. Eating them will help contribute to your cellular, brain and heart health too.
TYPICAL VALUES PER 100G NUTRITION:
Energy 369kJ / 89kcal
Protein 4.3g
Carbohydrate <0.1g
Fat 7.99g
MICRONUTRIENTS:
TYPICAL VALUES PER 100G
Omega 3 EPA/DHA 0.343g
Vitamin B12 2µg
Selenium 22µg
Vitamin D 3µg
Vitamin E 2.6mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.1
