Grilled eels ~ Unagi no kabayaki

Recipe Categories : | Japanese | Eels | 
Serves : 4    Preparation time : 15 minutes  Cooking time : 9-10 minutes
Related recipe : Eel and egg squares

Ingredients :

• 8 small eels
• salt
• ¾ cup soya sauce
• ½ tbsp mirin or sweet white wine
• ½ tbsp sake or sherry
• 4oz sugar

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

1. Split the eels down the back, remove bones and cut flesh into ¼" lengths. Sprinkle with salt.
2. Mix together the rest of the ingredients and boil the mixture for 2 minutes. Thread the eel pieces on skewers, dip in the sauce and cook on a hot grill for 7-8 minutes, brushing frequently with the sauce, turning to brown both sides, and being careful to fan the eels during cooking to prevent the catching fire. Serve very hot.
3. This dish forms the basis of the celebrated steamed dish, Eel and egg squares.