How to Make Eel Sauce for Sushi Recipe
Learn how to make a classic and delicious eel sauce for sushi, a sweet and savory glaze that perfectly complements various sushi rolls and grilled dishes. This simple recipe uses basic ingredients like soy sauce, sugar, and mirin, reduced to a honey-thick consistency for the perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3/4 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup mirin
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the soy sauce, sugar, and mirin into a small saucepan to start the sauce preparation.
- Heat and Stir: Place the saucepan over medium heat, cooking while stirring continuously to dissolve the sugar and blend the flavors evenly.
- Reduce the Sauce: Continue cooking the mixture until the liquid reduces by about a quarter, which takes approximately 10 minutes. The sauce should thicken to a consistency similar to honey.
- Cool and Store: Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool before using it as a glaze for sushi or grilled dishes. Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use a small saucepan to ensure even heat distribution and easy stirring.
- The sauce thickens more as it cools, so do not overreduce during cooking.
- This eel sauce works great not only for eel sushi but also as a glaze for grilled meats or vegetables.
- Store the sauce refrigerated and use within two weeks for best freshness.
Keywords: eel sauce, sushi sauce, unagi sauce, sweet soy glaze, mirin sauce, Japanese sauce
