unagi
Unagi is a traditional Japanese dish featuring freshwater eel grilled and glazed with a sweet soy-based sauce called tare. It is prized for its rich, savory flavor and tender texture, often enjoyed during summer for its supposed stamina-boosting properties.
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Ingredients
- 1 fillet
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 bowl
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Japanese
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Unagi has been consumed in Japan since the Edo period, where it became popular as a nutritious delicacy often eaten during the midsummer 'Doyo no Ushi no Hi' to combat fatigue.
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