Authentic Unadon Recipe Japan, Asia

Unadon (鰻丼) is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of grilled unagi (freshwater eel) served over a bed of steamed white rice in a bowl, often drizzled with a sweet and savory unagi sauce (tare). The name "unadon" comes from the combination of "unagi" (eel) and "don" (short for "donburi," which means rice bowl). The eel is typically grilled until the surface is slightly charred, creating a tender, flavorful bite with a hint of smokiness. The rich, caramelized unagi sauce, made from mirin, sugar, sake, and soy sauce, adds a sweet, savory, and umami-packed glaze to the eel. Unadon is often enjoyed as a comforting, high-quality meal and is a popular dish in Japanese restaurants. Unadon is distinct from unaju, which is a similar dish but served in a lacquered box (ju) instead of a rice bowl. While both dishes feature eel and rice, unaju is often considered more formal or upscale. Unadon is often eaten during the summer, especially on Doyo no Ushi no Hi (the Midsummer Day of the Ox)... Read more