Chicken Free Gluten Free Eel Sauce
That deep, glossy drizzle you get at your favorite sushi spot is surprisingly easy to recreate at home with just four pantry ingredients. Tamari stands in for regular soy sauce here, keeping things gluten free without sacrificing any of that rich, savory depth. Mirin and sake bring a gentle sweetness and complexity, while a little granulated sugar helps the sauce reduce into that signature syrupy consistency that clings beautifully to everything it touches. The key is patience at the stove — a slow simmer lets the liquid concentrate into something truly restaurant-worthy, and keeping a close eye near the end prevents the sugar from scorching. Once it cools, the sauce thickens even further into a luscious, spoonable glaze that's perfect over rice bowls, grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or drizzled across a platter of sushi rolls. Store it in a jar and you'll have a versatile finishing sauce ready to elevate weeknight dinners all week long.
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8 servings
- ½ cup tamari
- ½ cup mirin
- ¼ cup sake
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Combine the tamari, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 1–2 minutes.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced by about one-third and coats the back of a spoon with a thin, glossy layer, 10–12 minutes. Watch closely toward the end — the sugar can scorch quickly.
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