Unagi Recipe

Unagi Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the eel

   Clean the freshwater eel thoroughly and cut it in half lengthwise. Remove any bones if necessary.

2. 2

   Make the sauce

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

3. 3

   Grill the eel

   Preheat a grill or broiler. Brush the eel pieces with the sauce, then place them on the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes each side, basting with the sauce, until the eel is cooked through and has a nice glaze.

4. 4

   Serve

   Serve the grilled eel over a bed of cooked rice, drizzling extra sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped green onions.