Unagi Burger
The Unagi Burger combines the rich flavors of grilled eel with a savory miso glaze, served on a fluffy bun for a unique twist on a classic burger. Topped with fresh vegetables and a hint of wasabi, this high-protein dish is both satisfying and delicious.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Japanese
480 kcal
Ingredients
- Unagi (grilled eel) - 200 grams
- Burger buns - 2 pieces
- Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Mirin - 1 tablespoon
- Wasabi - 1 teaspoon
- Cucumber (sliced) - 1/2 cup
- Shredded carrots - 1/2 cup
- Lettuce leaves - 2 pieces
- Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- Green onions (sliced) - 2 tablespoons
Steps
- In a small bowl, mix the miso paste, soy sauce, and mirin to create the glaze.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and brush it with sesame oil.
- Grill the unagi until heated through, about 3-4 minutes per side, brushing with the miso glaze during the last minute of cooking.
- While the unagi is grilling, toast the burger buns on the grill until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
- Top with grilled unagi, followed by sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, and green onions.
- Spread a small amount of wasabi on the top half of each bun before closing the burgers.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Unagi Burger!
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Water: 0.3 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein from unagi, beneficial for muscle repair and growth.
- Contains omega-3 fatty acids from unagi, which support heart health.
Tags
JapaneseHigh ProteinBurger