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How To Make Eel Sauce | Unagi Sauce Recipe 米国発・鰻の蒲焼きダレの作り方

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Unagi

Cultural Context

Unagi, or grilled eel, is a cherished dish in Japan, often enjoyed during the hot summer months for its believed health benefits. Traditionally, it is served over rice with a sweet soy-based sauce called tare. The dish reflects the Japanese emphasis on seasonal ingredients and culinary artistry. Today, unagi is popular in Japanese restaurants worldwide, celebrated for its rich flavor and unique texture.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
Soy sauce 30 ml
Sweet sake 30 ml
Sake 10 ml
Rice vinegar 5 ml
brown sugar 2x1/2 tbs

unagi

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: grilled mackerel

Grilled chicken offers a leaner protein option, while mackerel is more affordable.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar with sugar mimics mirin's sweetness with fewer calories.

sake

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic sake

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Non-alcoholic alternatives maintain flavor without alcohol.

1

In a glass take all the ingredients and gather them.

2

In medium high heat pan add all the ingredients that combine in glass.

3

Now add brown sugar 2x1/2 tbs.

4

Stir up.

5

When it starts boiling, lower the heat to low and keep on simmering.

6

Boil it down to 60-70% level.

7

Turn off the heat and let it chill. The sauce will be even more thick because it cools.

8

Put it in a cup.

9

Ready for serving.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

small potglasspan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

grilled eelunagi no kabayaki
Local Name: うなぎ

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