Description
This delicious and authentic Japanese Eel Sauce, also known as Unagi Sauce, is a sweet and savory glaze perfect for drizzling over grilled eel, sushi rolls, rice bowls, or grilled meats. Made from a simple combination of soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake, it thickens to a luscious consistency that enhances any dish with rich umami flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons sake
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a small saucepan, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, granulated sugar, and sake ensuring all elements are evenly combined.
- Simmer the sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently so the sugar dissolves completely without burning.
- Thicken the sauce: Continue to simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Cool and store: Remove from heat and let the sauce cool; it will thicken further as it cools. Transfer it into a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Serve: Drizzle the eel sauce generously over grilled eel, sushi rolls, rice bowls, or grilled meats to infuse your dishes with authentic Japanese flavor.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, simmer the sauce a few minutes longer until desired consistency is reached.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks for best freshness.
- If sake is unavailable, substitute with water for a milder flavor without alcohol content.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
