Sesame Free Gluten Free Eel Sauce
That deep, glossy drizzle you get at sushi restaurants is surprisingly easy to recreate at home, and this four-ingredient version delivers the real deal. Tamari stands in for conventional soy sauce, making the whole recipe naturally gluten free without any specialty swaps or hard-to-find products. Mirin and sake bring that signature sweet-savory depth, while a little granulated sugar helps the sauce reduce down into a beautifully lacquered finish. The key is patience at the stove — a slow simmer lets everything meld and thicken into something that clings perfectly to grilled fish, rice bowls, or roasted vegetables. Store-bought eel sauce often hides unexpected additives, so knowing exactly what went into your jar is a genuine bonus. Once it cools, it thickens even further into that restaurant-style consistency that makes everything it touches look and taste like a chef put it together.
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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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