Home » Food » By Type of Dish » Sauces, Seasonings and Condiments » Eel Sauce (Unagi Sauce) Eel Sauce (Unagi Sauce) June 4, 2023 by Kimberly Killebrew · No CommentsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.See my disclosure policy.The popular sweet and savory sauce that adds richness and umami, Eel Sauce is a key component of Japanese cuisine.  Also known as unagi sauce or kabayaki sauce, it is super easy to make at home.  This traditional Eel Sauce recipe uses just 3 ingredients and comes together in minutes, resulting in a rich and flavorful sauce that is deliciously versatile! My husband adores all things sushi and his most favorite of all would have to be grilled eel, usually in the form of unagi nigiri.  And while he loves the eel itself, he is especially fond of the eel sauce – that thick and sticky, savory-sweet sauce that comes drizzled over the eel.  Homemade eel sauce is incredibly simple to make and is as delicious as it is versatile!  This authentic eel sauce is made with just 3 ingredients and will keep in the fridge for up to a couple of months.

What is Eel Sauce? Eel sauce, also known as kabayaki sauce, is a thick, sweet, and savory sauce that is popular in Japanese cuisine.  Despite its name, it doesn’t actually contain eel, rather it is commonly used as a glaze for grilled or broiled eel dishes such as unadon (grilled eel over rice) and  and unagi nigiri (grilled eel sushi).The primary ingredients in eel sauce is typically s

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