What is
Eel Sauce?

Eel sauce is a thick, sweet soy-based sauce that is commonly used in Japanese cuisine. It is particularly popular for drizzling over eel dishes, sushi, and grilled meats.

Origins & History

Eel sauce, also known as unagi no tare, originated in Japan. Traditionally made to accompany grilled eel (unagi), it has become a popular condiment in various Japanese dishes and is widely used in sushi restaurants around the world.

Taste & Texture

Eel sauce has a sweet and savory flavor profile, with a hint of umami from the soy sauce base and a rich thickness that coats food beautifully.

Ingredients

Soy sauce

A fermented sauce made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water, providing a salty umami flavor.

Mirin

A sweet rice wine used in Japanese cooking, adding sweetness and depth of flavor to the sauce.

Sugar

Used to enhance the sweetness of the sauce and balance the salty flavor of the soy sauce.

Sake

A Japanese rice wine that adds complexity and richness to the sauce.

This item may contain the following allergens:

Soy