Unagi Maki Recipe
BBQ eel, tamagoyaki, shiso, fried garlic, soy glaze, microgreens, cucumber, kaiware.
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Ingredients
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Unagi Maki Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare Sushi Rice
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl and stir into the warm rice. Let it cool.
- 2
- 3
Slice Cucumber
Julienne the cucumber into thin matchstick pieces.
- 4
Assemble Unagi Maki
Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border at the top. Place BBQ eel, tamagoyaki, shiso leaves, fried garlic, cucumber, microgreens, and kaiware in the center. Roll the sushi tightly using the mat.
- 5
Slice and Serve
Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle with soy glaze before serving.
