Homemade Nitsume Eel Sauce Recipe
Reading a recipe can be helpful in understanding exactly what eel sauce is. Here is a recipe that makes for a foolproof way for you to prepare this exotic sauce right in the comfort of your own home.
Servings 4 people
Calories 120kcal
Cost $2
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
Instructions
- Heat ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until liquid is reduced to ¾ cup. Let it cool slightly so it becomes slightly sticky.
- To get the consistency right, you can also add water or a cornstarch slurry. Keep in mind that the sauce will thicken as it cools so it may be best to wait a bit before adding thickening or thinning agents.
- Note, you can use any measurements you choose, as long as the ingredients are added in equal parts.
- There are variations on eel sauce including Nitsume, Unagi and Kabayaki. Adding ingredients like rice vinegar, dashi, sake or eel eggs can help you produce a taste that is similar to these variations. You can also add more sugar to produce a sweeter taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
