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Eel Sauce

Cultural Context

Eel sauce, or 'nitsume', is a staple in Japanese cuisine, traditionally used to glaze grilled eel (unagi) and sushi. This sweet and savory sauce embodies the balance of flavors in Japanese cooking, often enjoyed in various dishes. Today, eel sauce has gained popularity worldwide, frequently used in sushi rolls and as a dipping sauce.

JapaneseJPother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
4 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup white wine (Riesling)
1

Start by heating a saucepan on medium-low heat.

2

Add 1/2 cup of soy sauce to the heated saucepan.

3

Pour in 1/4 cup of rice wine vinegar.

4

Add approximately 1/3 cup of white wine (Riesling) to the mixture.

5

Scoop in 2 tablespoons of honey using a spatula.

6

Increase the heat to just over medium to begin reducing the sauce.

7

Stir the mixture continuously with a whisk to prevent burning while it boils.

8

Allow the sauce to reduce for about 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens to about a quarter cup.

9

Taste the sauce and add an additional 2 tablespoons of honey for sweetness, bringing the total to 4 tablespoons.

10

Pour the finished eel sauce into a container and let it cool.

11

Once cooled, transfer the eel sauce into a squeeze bottle for serving.

Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Eel Sauce
Local Name: うなぎのタレ

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