Unagi

Ingredients - Serves 2

• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, thinly sliced
• Nori (seaweed) - 2 sheets, cut into thin strips
• Japanese rice - 2 cups, cooked
• Sugar - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 4 tablespoons
• Unagi (freshwater eel) - 2 fillets

Let's Get Started

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
3. Grill the unagi fillets for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and slightly charred.
4. Remove the unagi from the grill and brush both sides with the prepared sauce.
5. Place the unagi back on the grill for another 1-2 minutes on each side, brushing with more sauce as needed.
6. Remove the unagi from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
7. Slice the unagi into thin pieces.
8. Divide the cooked rice into bowls and top with the sliced unagi.
9. Garnish with nori strips, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Calories: 500
• Fat: 20g
• Carbs: 60g
• Protein: 25g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 10g