Unagi Don
Treat your taste buds to the irresistible flavors of **Unagi Don**, a classic Japanese dish that combines tender, grilled eel coated in a sweet and savory unagi sauce with a bed of fluffy steamed white rice. This recipe highlights the delicate balance of authentic Japanese ingredients, including soy sauce, mirin, and sake, which come together to create a luscious glaze for the eel. Grilled to perfection with a caramelized finish, the eel is sliced into bite-sized strips and served over rice for a satisfying, hearty meal. A sprinkle of sansho pepper adds a touch of citrusy spice, elevating the dish to a new level of sophistication. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this **Unagi Donburi** recipe brings the authentic flavor of Japanese cuisine straight to your kitchen. Serve it hot and enjoy a delightful balance of sweetness, umami, and smoky grilled goodness in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces fresh eel fillets
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 60 ml mirin
- 30 ml sake
- 30 g sugar
- 4 cups steamed white rice
- 1 pinch sansho pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the unagi sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves.
Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened, then set aside.
Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Place the eel fillets on the grill, skin side down, and cook for about 5 minutes.
Carefully flip the eel fillets and brush with the prepared unagi sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes, basting occasionally with more sauce.
Turn down the heat to low and let the eel cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring the glaze caramelizes slightly but does not burn.
Remove the eel from the grill, and slice into bite-sized strips.
To serve, divide the steamed rice evenly into two bowls.
Arrange the sliced eel neatly over the top of the rice in each bowl.
Drizzle each serving with more unagi sauce, and finish with a pinch of sansho pepper for added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 4035 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.0 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.0 g | ||
| Protein | 60.3 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 46.6 mcg | 233% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 960 mg | 20% | |
*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.
