うな丼 (Unadon)

Rich and grilled eel over hot rice, a delicacy enjoyed during special occasions.

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh eel fillets
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup sake
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 cups cooked rice

Method

1. Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to make the sauce.
2. Simmer the sauce over low heat until slightly reduced.
3. Grill the eel fillets while brushing with sauce until cooked.
4. Serve grilled eel over bowls of hot rice, drizzling extra sauce on top.

Chef's tips

• For the best flavor, use fresh eel.
• Constantly brush sauce for even flavor distribution.