This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Divide the eel into lengths of three and a half inches; poach in exactly the same way as for matelote, but with white wine and paprika seasoning. Let them cool in thier cooking-liquor, cut the pieces lengthwise into large fillets, and cover them with the liquor after all grease has been removed.
 
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