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Unagi sauce poured over grilled eel

Homemade Unagi Sauce (Sweet Eel Sauce)

5 from 1 vote
By Yuto Omura
https://sudachirecipes.com
Learn how to make rich, sweet and delicious Japanese "unagi" eel sauce from scratch at home. Using just 5 ingredients, this recipe is ready within 15 minutes and can be used for grilled eel and so much more!
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course Homemade Ingredients, Sauces and Dressings
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 3 portions
Calories 157
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Homemade Ingredients, Sauces and Dressings
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 3 portions
Calories: 157

Ingredients 
 

  • 3 tbsp turbinado sugar (zarame) coarse light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp muscovado sugar dark brown sugar
  • 75 ml sake
  • 75 ml mirin
  • 75 ml soy sauce

Instructions 

  • Add 3 tbsp turbinado sugar and 1 tsp muscovado sugar to a small saucepan and heat on medium.
    turbinado sugar and dark brown sugar in a pan to make unagi sauce
  • Once it starts to melt, add 75 ml sake and 75 ml mirin. Stir occasionally while you bring it to a boil.
    melted sugar, mirin and sake in a sauce pan to make unagi sauce
  • Allow to boil for 1-2 minutes and then turn the heat down to low, then add 75 ml soy sauce and simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.
    adding soy sauce to pan to make unagi sauce
  • Scoop out any foam that forms on the surface. Once thickened to a syrup-like consistency, remove from the heat and allow to cool.
    thickening unagi sauce in a saucepan
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Store in the fridge in a sterilized jar for up to 2-3 months and use within 1-2 weeks of opening.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.6g | Protein: 2.5g | Sodium: 1929mg