5 from 136 votes
Eel Sauce (Unagi Sauce)
Eel Sauce is a glossy, sweet-savory condiment made by simmering soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and optionally sake until thickened. It has a syrup-like consistency and a balanced flavor that enhances grilled eel dishes and other foods requiring a rich glaze or dipping sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
45 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce Japanese
- 1/2 cup mirin quality
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons sake (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sauce has reduced by nearly half and has thickened to a syrup-like consistency. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool completely. It will continue to thicken slightly as it cools. Transfer the eel sauce to an airtight jar and store it in the refrigerator where it will keep for at least 2 months.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
45kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
615mg
(26%)
Potassium
21mg
(0%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 45kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 615mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.