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Mini Japanese Eel Rice

Cultural Context

Mini Japanese Eel Rice, known as Unadon, is a beloved dish in Japan, showcasing the delicate flavor of grilled eel over fluffy rice. Traditionally enjoyed during special occasions, it highlights the Japanese appreciation for seasonal ingredients and culinary craftsmanship. Today, this dish has gained popularity worldwide, often found in Japanese restaurants, offering a taste of Japan's rich culinary heritage.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb unagi (grilled eel)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 cups rice
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 large eggs
1 cucumber

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

unagi (grilled eel)

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: grilled tofu

Grilled chicken offers a leaner protein option, while grilled tofu is a plant-based alternative.

1

Clean the eel and place it on a cutting board.

2

Use a sharp knife to fillet the eel, removing the bones and keeping only the meat.

3

Cut the eel fillet into bite-sized pieces.

4

Put the cut eel in a bowl and marinate it with salt and a little lemon juice.

5

Add oyster sauce to the eel bowl and mix all the spices with a spoon; let the eel marinate for a few minutes.

6

Skewer the marinated eel pieces onto a grill stick.

7

Wash the rice and put it in a mini rice cooker with enough water to cook the rice.

8

Put a pan on the stove and add a little cooking oil; when the oil is hot, pour the egg mixture into a thin layer.

9

When the egg is cooked, remove it to a plate to cool.

10

Place the eel skewers on a charcoal stove and grill until the eel meat is golden brown, firm, and has an attractive aroma.

11

When the rice is cooked, scoop it into a bowl.

12

Wash and peel the cucumber and slice it into thin strips.

13

Roll the cooled egg into a roll and slice it into strips.

14

Arrange the sliced cucumber and sliced egg on top of the rice.

15

Remove the grilled eel pieces from the skewers and place them on top of the rice.

16

The dish is done and ready to enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsimmeringsteaming

Equipment Needed

rice cookergrillsaucepancutting boardknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishsoy

Also Known As

UnadonUnagi Donburi
Local Name: ミニうなぎご飯

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