Unagi No Tare (Eel Sauce)
Kaizen Wellness Recipe
Unagi No Tare (Eel Sauce)
A glossy, sweet-savoury Japanese-style sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Use the lighter version for calorie-controlled meals or the original version when you want a richer glaze.
Recipe At A Glance
Best For
Sushi bowls, chicken, fish, rice bowls
Storage
1 week refrigerated
Serving
Macros per 30g
Choose Your Version
Low-Cal Version
Use this when you want the sweet-savoury glaze flavour with a lighter sugar and mirin load.
Per 30g: 33 kcal | 139 kJ | P 5.6g | C 1.3g | F 0g
Original Recipe
Use this when you want the classic richer, glossier sauce with more sweetness and body.
Per 30g: 65 kcal | 273 kJ | P 13.1g | C 1.4g | F 0g
Low-Cal Version
A lighter glaze using less mirin and sugar, balanced with water and rice vinegar.
Ingredients
- 50 ml mirin
- 100 ml soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar, 12.5g
- 2 tablespoons sake, 30 ml
- 50 ml water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Simmer uncovered on medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce until lightly syrupy.
- Cool before serving. The sauce will thicken slightly as it rests.
Macros Per 30g
Calories
Kilojoules
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Original Recipe
The classic-style glaze with mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and sake reduced until glossy.
Ingredients
- 100 ml mirin
- 100 ml soy sauce
- 3½ tablespoons sugar
- 2½ tablespoons sake
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens to a glossy consistency, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using. The sauce will thicken a bit more as it cools.
Macros Per 30g
Calories
Kilojoules
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Coach’s Notes
- Use immediately, or keep refrigerated in an airtight container for 1 week.
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so avoid reducing it too far while it is still hot.
- Use as a glaze, drizzle, or finishing sauce for sushi bowls, fish, chicken, vegetables, or rice bowls.
- For a thinner sauce, whisk in a small splash of warm water before serving.
Recipe Complete
Choose the version that fits your plan, reduce gently, and use this glossy sauce to add sweet-savoury depth to simple meals.
