Gluten-Free Unagi Don
Savor the delectable flavors of Japan with this Gluten-Free Unagi Don, a perfect option for those seeking a wheat-free twist on a classic dish. Tender, pre-cooked grilled eel fillets are glazed with a rich, homemade gluten-free unagi sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and a hint of sugar, delivering a sweet-savory umami profile that delights the palate. Served atop fluffy gluten-free white rice and garnished with fresh spring onions, roasted sesame seeds, and optional Japanese pickles, this dish combines authenticity with dietary inclusivity. Ready in just 30 minutes and easy to prepare, this Unagi Don is ideal for a quick yet impressive dinner that brings the traditional flavors of Japanese cuisine to your table, completely gluten-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 fillets Unagi (grilled eel fillets, pre-cooked)
- 3 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin (gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon Sake
- 1.5 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 cups Cooked white rice (gluten-free certified)
- 0.25 cup Japanese pickles (optional, gluten-free)
- 2 stalks Spring onions (for garnish, finely sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Roasted sesame seeds
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the gluten-free soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar over medium heat.
Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar dissolves and the sauce begins to simmer.
Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside. This will be your gluten-free unagi sauce.
Warm the pre-cooked unagi fillets by brushing them with some of the prepared sauce and placing them on a grill pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until heated through. Alternatively, you can warm them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
On serving bowls, divide the cooked gluten-free rice evenly between the two bowls.
Place one unagi fillet on top of the rice in each bowl.
Drizzle some of the gluten-free unagi sauce generously over the eel and rice, reserving a small amount for additional topping if desired.
Garnish the unagi don with finely sliced spring onions, roasted sesame seeds, and optional gluten-free Japanese pickles.
Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious flavors of this gluten-free Unagi Don!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.1 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 4524 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.9 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 820 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
