Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        eels - skinned -- cut 1 1/2" long pcs
   2      medium        onions -- chopped
   1                    bay leaf
   1      pinch         thyme
   2      sprigs        parsley
   1                    garlic clove
   2      cups          red wine
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/8  cup           brandy
   2      tablespoons   butter
  12      small         white onions
   1      cup           sliced mushrooms -- fresh or canned
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   8      slices        French bread -- fried in butter
   1      tablespoon    Beurre Manie -- * see note

Preparation:

* Note: The recipe for "Beurre Manie" is included in this database. In large, heavy saucepan, combine eels, chopped onions, bay leaf, thyme, garlic, wine, and salt. Bring to boil. Add brandy and ignite. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove eels to heated dish and keep warm. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon butter. Add small onions and cook for 10 minutes, or until onions are slightly browned. Strain cooking liquid from eels and return liquid to pan. Add mushrooms, small onions, and pepper. Bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Return eels to pan and continue cooking for 10 minutes, or until eels are tender. Add Beurre Manie. Cook for a few seconds, until sauce thickens. Remove eels to heated serving dish. Surround with onions and mushrooms. Off fire, add remaining butter cut into small pieces. Pour sauce over eels. Garnish with fried bread. Serve hot. Recipe Source: THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING by Fernande Garvin