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Eel Sauce Recipe

Eel Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup sake

Method
 

  1. Combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake in a small saucepan. Set over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
  3. Pour the sauce into a clean jar, let it cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate.

Notes

The sauce will seem thin right after cooking but thickens into a glossy glaze once it cools. If you want a heavier pour, simmer it an extra 2 to 3 minutes. A light-colored saucepan makes it easier to see the color change.