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Unagi - Japanese eel

Por kirai el 10 de May de 2007 en Food

“Unagi” (Freshwater eel - うなぎ) is one of my favorite Japanese dishes. Before coming to Japan I didn’t really like any kind of eel, but the way it is prepared here and the softness of the species Anguilla japonica changed my mind. It is usually grilled with soy sauce (Kabayaki) and served on a bed of rice (Kabayaki-don).

If you have the opportunity, try it!

Unagi

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11 comments

Comments

jen
11 May, 2007

Hi Hector! Love what you’re doing with this blog (mostly because I’m a geek too and derive great amusement from the content)!

Would just like to point out that what’s in that picture is actually “una-juu” (うな重). It’s a “juu” because it’s in a rectangular lacquered box. If it’s in a regular round bowl (a “donburi”, 丼) , then it’s “una-don” (うな丼). The food inside the container is really the same thing, though.

Thought you might like to know that, since you call yourself a geek.

kirai
11 May, 2007

Thanks lot! That’s next level. I didn’t know the difference between うな重 and うな丼.

Adi
11 May, 2007

I’m a big fan of Unagi. That picture just made me so hungry..now…T_T

AS
11 May, 2007

Ahhh…unagi, what would I do without you. But I have to head over to Japan to get the really fat and fresh eel while their in season to truly experience the true flavor of eel.

offspring
12 May, 2007

i am hungry. oiishi

alafista
12 May, 2007

wow i love unagi .. how much does it cost over in japan for a nice unagi set?

nodle
13 May, 2007

Kinda looks tasty, I wish they served food like that around here. I think i would try it.

g. yandell
16 May, 2007

I would add for anyone visiting Japan to try pretty much anything put in front of them. I had a wonderful time trying everything from eel soup to battered and deep fried fish bones. I sure do miss that island!