There’s a specialized Japanese kitchen tool called a meuchi. From a catalog description: Used to pin down slippery eel when filleting and cleaning, the eel spike will hold your eel in place, saving you time and energy in preparation.

There’s a specialized Japanese kitchen tool called a meuchi. From a catalog description: Used to pin down slippery eel when filleting and cleaning, the eel spike will hold your eel in place, saving you time and energy in preparation.