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牛乳パックで豪華に可愛く!うなぎのモザイク寿司 | How to make Mosaic Sushi with Eel

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Eel Sushi

Cultural Context

Eel sushi, or unagi, is a traditional Japanese dish often enjoyed during the summer months for its rich flavor and believed health benefits. Grilled over charcoal and glazed with a sweet soy-based sauce, unagi is a delicacy that highlights the skill of sushi chefs. While it remains a staple in Japan, variations have emerged globally, with creative takes on the classic recipe.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 large domestic eel (unagi)
1/2 cucumber
a pinch of salt
2 mini tomatoes
2 slices of cheese
sesame seeds (as needed)
2 cups rice
60cc sushi vinegar with kombu dashi
1 egg
2 teaspoons sake
a pinch of salt
1 teaspoon salad oil

unagi (grilled eel)

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Grilled tofu is a vegetarian option, while cooked chicken offers a more affordable protein alternative.

1

Cut the milk carton in half vertically and tape it to create a rectangular mold, lining it with plastic wrap.

2

Place the cooked rice in a bowl, drizzle the sushi vinegar over it, mix gently, and pack it tightly into the milk carton.

3

Crack the egg into a bowl, add sake and salt, and mix.

4

Heat oil in a small frying pan, wipe off excess oil with a paper towel, and pour in the egg mixture to make a thin omelet. Remove and cool, then cut to fit the size of the milk carton.

5

Cut the eel into bite-sized pieces.

6

Thinly slice the cucumber vertically, sprinkle with salt to soften, and pat dry. Slice the mini tomatoes and cut the cheese to fit the milk carton.

7

Place the eel in one mold of the milk carton.

8

In the other mold, layer the cheese, cucumber, and thin omelet.

9

Wrap with plastic wrap, stack the milk cartons, press tightly, and chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.

10

Remove and cut into 12 pieces.

11

Arrange in a mosaic pattern on a plate, topping the cucumber with tomatoes and the eel with sesame seeds for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

sushi rollinggrilling

Equipment Needed

milk cartonsmall frying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishseaweedsoy

Also Known As

Unagi SushiGrilled Eel Sushi
Local Name: うなぎ寿司

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