Unagi Don

Indulge in Unagi Don, a comforting Japanese dish featuring tender grilled eel glazed with a sweet tare sauce, served over fluffy short-grain rice. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion treat.

• 2 pieces Unagi (grilled eel)
• 1 cup Japanese short-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons Unagi sauce (tare)
• 1 teaspoon mirin
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 slices nori (seaweed)
• 1 green onion finely chopped

Method

1. 1

   Cook the Japanese short-grain rice according to package instructions, then fluff with a fork.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the Unagi sauce, mirin, and soy sauce together.

3. 3

   Grill or pan-fry the Unagi pieces over medium heat, brushing them with the sauce mixture until heated through.

4. 4

   Place a serving of rice in each bowl and top with the grilled Unagi pieces.

5. 5

   Drizzle any remaining sauce over the Unagi and rice.

6. 6

   Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onion, and nori slices if using.

7. 7

   Serve immediately and enjoy your Unagi Don!