Shifa Score

838

Unagi Donburi

Grilled eel over savory rice.
320

Calories

(kcal)
55

Glycemic

Index
20

Protein

(gms)
1

Fiber

(gms)

Classification

ENTREE

(286)

NON-VEG

(163)

JAPANESE

(23)

2.5k
1m
5.1k
1.9k

Description

Unagi Donburi is a delightful Japanese dish featuring tender, grilled eel glazed with a sweet soy-based sauce. Nestled atop a bed of fluffy, steamed rice, the eel offers a silky texture and a smoky-sweet flavor profile. This dish exemplifies the harmony of umami-rich ingredients and showcases traditional Japanese culinary finesse.

Recipe

Ingredients:

Unagi (eel)

200

Grams

Rice

1

Cup

Soy sauce

2

Tablespoons

Mirin

2

Tablespoons

Sugar

1

Tablespoon

Sake

1

Tablespoon

Water

1

Cup

Nori (seaweed)

0

To taste

Sesame seeds

0

To taste

Scallions

0

To taste

Preparation steps:

1. Prepare 1 cup of rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
2. Mix 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon sake in a pan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
3. Preheat a grill or broiler.
4. Grill 250g eel fillets skin-side down, basting with sauce, until caramelized.
5. Serve grilled eel over rice. Drizzle with remaining sauce.
Unagi Donburi

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