Unagi Sauce (Japanese Sweet Soy Glaze)
This simple recipe for Unagi Sauce is a delicious and versatile glaze that used for a number of Japanese dishes, including unagi don and unagi nigiri. It has a sweet and savory flavor that can be drizzled over steamed rice and grilled proteins.
Servings 6
Calories 40kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin (sweet Japanese cooking wine)
- 1 tablespoon maltose
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sake optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, mix the soy sauce, mirin, maltose, sugar, and sake (if using).
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and continuously stir until the maltose and sugar dissolve. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool completely. It will thicken further as it cools.
- Store the sauce in a clean container or jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg