Unagi Don

Unagi Don

Here is a very quick yet delicious dinner…unagi over brown rice. At certain Japanese restaurants unagi don can cost an arm and a leg. However, made at home this can be a very affordable meal.

For those unfamiliar, unagi is bbq or grilled freshwater eel from Japan. Wait – before you say ewwww, you got to try it. On the other hand, if you have tried it and still don’t like it…I guess more for me. :D

I love unagi and lucky for me frozen unagi has been on sale and pretty cheap here lately. There are normally English directions on the package that are easy to follow. I would advise either boiling the package in water to heat it up or defrosting then sticking it in the broiler oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Tonight I used the broiler method.

And for anyone interested, the garnish on top of the unagi is Japanese pickles flavored with shiso (Perilla). The one in the picture is among my favorite tsukemonos (Japanese pickles)!

Be careful, unagi tends to be on the fattier side. Just remember…moderation. And if you are trying to be healthier, don’t forget to serve it over brown rice.


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6 comments   -   February 10, 2008

1 rowena { 02.11.08 at 4:13 am }

I *heart* unagi like you wouldn’t believe, and always wish that I could bring some back with me whenever I’m visiting the islands. But…won’t go for the canned stuff and the frozen?…well, there is no way it would make the long flight back if it has to be refrigerated.

Only thing to do then…stuff my face whenever I’m in Hawaii. Whoever doesn’t love unagi, well, like you said, more for me! lol

2 Emiline { 02.11.08 at 12:01 pm }

I’ve never had eel! I admire you for liking it.
I would try it, but I have my doubts.

3 made healthier { 02.12.08 at 2:29 am }

Hi rowena,
Oh I do believe you because it sounds like I am just like you. A while back there was a time when I used to get unagi don or unagi as a choice in my teishoku every single week! Can you imagine – unagi every single week…those were the days.

Hi Emiline,
Thanks! I think that’s great that you’d be willing to give it a try. :)

4 Peko { 02.12.08 at 6:44 am }

I *heart* unagi like you wouldn’t believe too!

5 Kevin { 02.14.08 at 3:32 pm }

That looks good! I have been wanting to try unagidon for a while now. I have been unable to find unagi fresh or frozen. I may just have to go to a restaurant if I want to try it.

6 made healthier { 02.16.08 at 12:45 am }

Hi Peko,
I DO believe! ;)

Hi Kevin,
I hope you find a good local Japanese restaurant that serves unagi don…or at least some unagi sushi. :)

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