Unagi Recipe

Inspired by Uchi Austin

Time45m

Serves4

freshwater eel

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Ingredients

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Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Eel

Clean and fillet the freshwater eel, removing the skin and bones. Rinse the fillets under cold water and pat dry.

Make the Sauce

In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

Grill the Eel

Preheat a grill or broiler. Brush the eel fillets with the sauce and grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, basting with more sauce until cooked through and caramelized.

Prepare Rice

While the eel is grilling, cook the rice according to package instructions.

Serve

Serve the grilled eel over a bed of rice, drizzle with more sauce, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.