Unagi Nigiri: Sweet & Savory Eel Sushi Made Easy!

Unagi Nigiri: Sweet & Savory Eel Sushi Made Easy!

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Fancy eel sushi? My Unagi Nigiri recipe is easier than you think! Sweet & savory perfection at home. Includes my top tips & sauce recipe. Get cooking!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200g) short-grain sushi rice
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces (225g) cooked unagi fillet (eel), preferably vacuum-packed, skin-on.
  • ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon sake (rice wine, optional)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • Sansho pepper (Japanese pepper) (optional)

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