Homemade Eel Sauce (Unagi Sauce)
User Reviews
4.7
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
100 ml
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Calories
3 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Japanese
Homemade Eel Sauce (Unagi Sauce)
Description
Homemade Eel Sauce (Unagi Sauce) combines mirin, sake, sugar, and soy sauce to create a glossy, flavorful glaze. These ingredients are simmered until they meld into a rich sauce that complements the delicate texture of grilled freshwater eel. The sweetness from the sugar and mirin balances the saltiness of the soy sauce, while the sake adds depth and subtle complexity.
The sauce is traditionally brushed on eel fillets during grilling or broiling, producing a shiny coating that's both flavorful and appetizing. It works well in Japanese rice bowls topped with eel or vegetables and can also be drizzled over grilled rice balls for extra flavor. The sauce's versatility and balanced taste make it a useful addition to various Japanese dishes.
You can store this sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two to three months, making it convenient to prepare in advance. It’s important to note the correct ratios for the ingredients to achieve the expected sweetness and consistency.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mirin
- 1½ Tbsp sake
- 2½ Tbsp sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
Instructions
To Use
- Use this Homemade Eel Sauce when you broil or grill freshwater eel fillets in recipes like Unadon (Grilled Eel Rice Bowl), Eggplant Unagi Donburi, and Unagi Chazuke. You can also use this versatile sauce to make Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Ball) and Dragon Rolls.
To Store
- You can store the sauce in an airtight jar and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 months.
Notes
- This sauce keeps well refrigerated for 2 to 3 months in an airtight container.
- Use it for broiling or grilling freshwater eel fillets such as in Unadon and Eggplant Unagi Donburi.
- It also works well as a glaze for grilled rice balls (Yaki Onigiri) and sushi rolls like Dragon Rolls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 100ml
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 3kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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