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鰻の蒲焼 (Unagi Kabayaki)

Grilled eel fillets lacquering with a sweet soy sauce glaze.

55 min total (prep 10 · cook 45)· Serves 4· Advanced·New
鰻の蒲焼 (Unagi Kabayaki)
A specialty from the Shizuoka region, traditionally eaten during summer for stamina.

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Method

  1. 1
    Combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake in a saucepan.
  2. 2
    Simmer sauce until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Brush eel fillets with glaze and place on the grill.
  4. 4
    Grill, turning and basting with extra glaze until cooked through.
Chef's tips
  • Keep the glaze from boiling too much to avoid burning
  • Eels should be fresh for the best flavors

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A specialty from the Shizuoka region, traditionally eaten during summer for stamina.

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