Baked Unagi Don

Baked Unagi Don is a delightful Japanese dish featuring tender, marinated grilled eel served over a bed of fluffy rice, topped with a savory glaze. This Halal version ensures everyone can enjoy the rich flavors and satisfying textures of this classic meal.

Ingredients

• Unagi (grilled eel) - 200 grams
• Cooked Japanese short-grain rice - 300 grams
• Soy sauce (Halal) - 3 tablespoons
• Mirin (Halal) - 2 tablespoons
• Sake (Halal) - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Nori (seaweed) - 2 sheets, cut into strips
• Spring onions - 2 tablespoons, finely sliced
• Pickled ginger - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Heat over low heat until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.
3. Place the grilled eel on a baking dish and brush it generously with the sauce mixture.
4. Bake the eel in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until heated through and slightly caramelized.
5. While the eel is baking, prepare the rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.
6. Once the eel is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
7. To serve, divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Arrange the sliced eel on top of the rice.
8. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the eel and rice, and finish with a sprinkle of sesame oil, nori strips, and sliced spring onions. Add pickled ginger on the side for garnish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 90 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
• Contains a good source of protein, essential for muscle repair and growth.

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