Unagi Don
Unagi Don is a traditional Japanese dish made with grilled eel served over rice. It's a simple yet flavorful dish that's both satisfying and comforting.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Green onions - 1, chopped
- Sake - 1 tablespoon
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Mirin - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Cooked white rice - 2 cups
- Unagi (eel) - 2 fillets
Let's Get Started
- Preheat your grill or broiler.
- In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Grill the unagi for about 5 minutes on each side, until it's heated through and slightly crispy.
- While the unagi is grilling, divide the cooked rice between two bowls.
- When the unagi is done, slice it into bite-sized pieces and place it on top of the rice.
- Drizzle the soy sauce mixture over the unagi and rice.
- Garnish with the chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Unagi Don.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 80g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 10g
