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Eel Sauce

Easy Eel Sauce Recipe: A Must-Have for Delicious Sushi

Discover the magic of homemade Eel Sauce with this quick recipe that enhances any sushi dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Mirin Can substitute with rice vinegar or sweet white wine
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar Can replace with honey for flavor
  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium if preferred

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Eel Sauce
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine equal parts of Mirin, soy sauce, and granulated sugar—⅓ cup each. Whisk to blend until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring gently.
  4. Check the consistency; it should be thicker than water. Continue to simmer if too thin.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes in the pan. Transfer to an airtight container once cooled.
  6. Drizzle over sushi rolls or use as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 400mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Reheat gently if it thickens.

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