How to Make Unagi Sauce (Eel Sauce)

Distinctly Japanese in flavor, unagi sauce (eel sauce) adds a sweet and salty dimension to a wide range of sushi and Japanese dishes. I especially enjoy it on my sushi rolls. If making home sushi rolls, unagi sauce (eel sauce) helps bring it to the next level.

While there are some decent options available in stores, I prefer to make my own. It's quick and simple to make and I think it tastes better as well. In this article we will walk you through how to make delicious unagi sauce (eel sauce) that your whole family will love!

In this video we will show you how to make authentic unagi (eel) sauce step-by-step.

Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:06 Title and recipe
0:15 Assemble the ingredients
0:18 Add ingredients to pot, mix thoroughly, and bring to a boil
0:41 Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes
0:49 After done simmering, remove from heat and let cool
0:59 Finished unagi (eel) sauce
1:04 Outro