Unagi Don (Eel Rice Bowl) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 fillet whole Unagi (eel)
- 2 to 3 bowls steamed rice
- Sauce:
- 2 Tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp Japanese cooking wine or sake
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp potato starch
- 3 tsp water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 137g | |
| Calories 163 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1871mg | 78% |
| Potassium 155mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 31.1g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 24.17g | 16% |
| Protein 2.59g | 4% |
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