Unleash your inner sushi master with our Homemade Eel Sauce! This succulent, sweet, and savory sauce not only gives a spectacular flavor to eel dishes but also elevates any type of sushi or grilled fish. The traditional Japanese condiment, once you’ve made it from scratch, you’ll never go back to the store-bought version.
Homemade Eel Sauce
Equipment
- saucepan
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Sieve
- Airtight jar or container
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce
- 1/2 cup of mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
- 1/4 cup of white sugar
- 1/4 cup of sake (Japanese rice wine)
Instructions
- Pour soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake into a saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves.
- Lower the heat, let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency.
- Remove from heat and let it cool down.
- Strain the sauce using a sieve into an airtight container.
Notes
Our Homemade Eel Sauce adds a touch of authentic umami flavor to your dishes. Simple to prepare, yet its rich taste transforms your home meals into a Japanese dining experience. Bon Appétit!
Recipe Difficulty: Easy
Complete Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100 Total Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1670mg Total Carbohydrate: 25g Dietary Fiber: 0g Total Sugars: 22g Protein: 1g
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