Eel Sauce Recipe
Unagi sauce, also known as kabayaki sauce, also known as Eel Sauce, is a Japanese glaze known for its deep umami flavor, glossy finish, and sweet – savory flavor.
When I go out for sushi it is all about the sauces. So when making sushi at home, don’t you dare forget to make an assortment of rich, flavorful sauces. Start with this Unagi Sauce.
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What Is Eel Sauce?
Traditionally paired with grilled eel sushi rolls, unagi sauce has come beyond the sushi counter. The name unagi means eel in Japanese, while kabayaki refers to a traditional preparation in which eel is filleted, skewered, grilled, and repeatedly brushed with a flavorful glaze.
The sauce itself is typically built around soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. As it cooks, the ingredients reduce into a thick, glossy mixture with a concentrated savory-sweet character. The result is intensely flavorful without needing a long list of ingredients.
How To Use Eel Sauce:
- Sushi and sushi bowls
- Grilled salmon or shrimp
- Chicken skewers
- Steamed or roasted vegetables
- Tofu and mushrooms
- Rice and noodle bowls
- Dumplings
- Crispy fries or roasted potatoes
- Salmon Sushi Bowls
- Chicken Ramen Bowls
- Pineapple Chicken Skewers
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Eel Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup Mirin Japanese sweet wine
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sake
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.
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