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Eel sauce
Eel sauce, also called Unagi sauce, is a thickened and sweetened soy sauce that is perfect for dipping or drizzling. It doesn't actually contain any eel products and is a sweet and sticky sauce perfect for topping any fish or sushi.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 1 Cup
Calories: 659 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian , Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup mirin
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small pot combine the soy sauce, sugar, and mirin.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium-low and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, until reduced and thickened.
- In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and water together to make a slurry.
- Add the slurry to the sauce and stir until combined.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. You may continue to reduce if you would like a thicker consistency.
- Let cool completely before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
659kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
162g
(54%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
7386mg
(308%)
Potassium
248mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
130g
(260%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 659kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 162g | 54% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7386mg | 308% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 130g | 260% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.