Unadon (Unagi Don)

Name: Unadon (Unagi Don)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 unagi (freshwater eel) fillets (one fillet is roughly 5.6 oz or 160 g; defrosted); cooking spray (or neutral-flavored oil, for broiling); For the Unagi Sauce (double or triple the amount for extra sauce):; ¼ cup mirin (or substitute 3 parts sake or water + 1 part sugar); 1½ Tbsp sake (or substitute Chinese rice wine or water); 2½ Tbsp sugar; ¼ cup soy sauce (use GF soy sauce for gluten free); For Serving:; Japanese sansho pepper (optional)

Prep Time

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

15m

This Unadon (Unagi Don) recipe features tender, flavorful freshwater eel fillets glazed with a sweet and savory unagi sauce. Served over a bed of hot steamed rice, this traditional Japanese dish is a delicious and satisfying meal, perfect for anyone looking to enjoy authentic flavors of Japan. Optional Japanese sansho pepper adds a subtle, citrusy kick.

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

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2 unagi (freshwater eel) fillets (one fillet is roughly 5.6 oz or 160 g; defrosted)

cooking spray (or neutral-flavored oil, for broiling)

For The Unagi Sauce (double Or Triple The Amount For Extra Sauce)

¼ cup mirin (or substitute 3 parts sake or water + 1 part sugar)

1½ Tbsp sake (or substitute Chinese rice wine or water)

2½ Tbsp sugar

¼ cup soy sauce (use GF soy sauce for gluten free)

For Serving

Japanese sansho pepper (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

275kcal

13%
Fat

8g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

39g

1%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

34g

1%
Protein

15g

0%
Cholesterol

107mg

5%
Sodium

1,589mg

79%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.