How to make the Eel Sushi we call “UNAGI” !!

unagi (grilled eel)

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

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

Wash the eel with water, using a paper towel to clean both sides.

Check that the back side of the eel turns white and the front side is also cleaned.

Wipe off the moisture from both sides of the eel.

Make the eel sauce by combining mirin, soy sauce, and sugar.

Burn off the alcohol in the mirin to make the sauce milder.

Add sugar to the mirin and let it dissolve without turning on the fire to avoid burning the sugar.

Add soy sauce to the mixture and heat it until the surface changes, then turn off the heat before it boils.

Pour the cooled sauce into a container for storage.

Stick barbecue skewers through the eel (optional).

Grill the eel using a toaster oven or a pan until it is nicely grilled.

Cut the grilled eel for sushi and dip it into the sauce.

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