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10-Minute Glazed Eel Rice Bowl

Pre-cooked eel fillets get a glossy, sweet-savory glaze in one skillet and served over warm rice. Ready in 10 minutes with zero fussy technique.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
22g
10-Minute Glazed Eel Rice Bowl
quicksatisfyingjapaneseeeltenderglossyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Divide warm rice between two bowls.

  2. Step 2

    Warm soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, ~1 minute.

  3. Step 3

    Add eel pieces and toss gently until coated and glossy, ~2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Spoon eel and glaze over each bowl of rice.

  5. Step 5

    Scatter scallions over the top and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • two serving bowls
  • medium skillet (8-10 inch)

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