Easy Homemade Unagi Sauce (Eel Sauce)
Spoiler: eel sauce has no eel. Yep, the name’s misleading. What it does have is just 4 ingredients—soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake (optional, but we’ll count it). Together they simmer into that glossy, sweet-savory drizzle you get on sushi or grilled eel.The good news? You can make this unagi sauce recipe at home in 10 minutes. Cheaper than bottled stuff, fresher flavor, and way more fun to say, “I made this.”
Servings: 6
Calories: 242kcal
Equipment
- 1 small pot
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 tablespoon sake
- 3 tablespoon white sugar
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir continuously to dissolve the sugar, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before using. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
Notes
- Use low heat to avoid burning the sugar, which can alter the flavor of the sauce.
- Taste the sauce as it cooks and adjust sweetness or saltiness according to your preference.
- Make a larger batch and freeze portions for future use.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.8g | Protein: 0.4g | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 18mg | Sugar: 51.1g | Calcium: 3mg
