Unagi / Anago (eel)

Unagi is freshwater eel, while Anago is saltwater eel.

In most cases, you will find it pre-cooked, pre-sauced, and frozen. Basically, ready-to-eat after thawing.

You can make a fantastic dish easily, called unagi donburi (eel with rice), simply by preparing some white rice, cooking the eel lightly, and placing it on top.

As garnishes, use;

  • shoyu (soy sauce)
  • pickled ginger (shredded, but sliced is also ok)

Local Price Notes (Auckland, NZ)

  • smallest - 125 gm?
    • Japan Mart
    • Made in Nippon
    • Healty NZ
    • Lim Chhour $7.30