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Easy Eel Sauce Recipe (3 Ingredients!)

This amazingly easy and versatile recipe makes the most sweet, savory, and delicious eel sauce in only 20 minutes with 3 simple ingredients. (And no, it's not made with actual eels!)

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 16 servings (1 cup total)
Calories: 45 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Asian , Japanese

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup mirin or sake
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. Set a small sauce pot over medium heat. Measure and pour in the Mirin, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir to combine. Allow the mixture to come to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. The eel sauce is done when it has reduced by about half, and is thick enough to set up a little bit on a sushi roll. Remember, it will continue to thicken as it cools so remove it from the heat when it's just a bit runnier than desired.
  3. Cool completely, then move the eel sauce to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Notes

  • Eel sauce will keep well for up to a month in the fridge. Let the sauce cool completely before transferring to an airtight container and refrigerating.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tb Calories 45kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.03g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.001g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.003g Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g Sodium 490mg (20%) Potassium 15mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 9g (18%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings (1 cup total)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 45

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tb
Calories 45kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.03g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.001g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0%
Sodium 490mg 20%
Potassium 15mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 9g 18%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.