What are jellied eels? ... Once you get past the soft texture, which can be off-putting, the taste is great—mild and slightly salty, not at all “fishy.” There's just one bone in the eel to eat around. Common accompaniments are vinegar and white pepper.

Does an eel have bones?

The meat of the eel has a distinctive and beautifully clean flavour. And eels make easy eating, because they have just one bone running down the middle, so they're not finicky things.

What are jellied eels made of?

Served either hot or cold, jellied eels are prepared by boiling chopped eels in water and vinegar and then adding lemon, nutmeg and other spices to make a fish stock. The stewing liquid becomes solid and forms a jelly-like substance when cooled.