Unagi (ウナギ) is the Japanese word for freshwater eel, particularly the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica (日本鰻, nihon unagi). [1] Unagi is a common ingredient in Japanese cooking, often …

The Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica; nihon unagi (日本鰻) [2]) is a species of anguillid eel found in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam, [3] as well as the northern Philippines.Like all …

Sep 27, 2022 · Unagi, the Japanese word for freshwater eel, is an elongated fatty fish, rich and bold in flavor. Different than anago, its saltwater cousin, unagi is widely used in Asian cuisines …

Jul 5, 2024 · Unagi, or freshwater eel, is a popular summertime food in Japan to combat the summer heat. It has a rich flavor thanks to its natural fattiness and the sweet soy sauce-based …

Feb 14, 2025 · Learn about unagi, a grilled freshwater eel dish from Japan, in this comprehensive guide. Discover the differences between unagi and anago and Kanto and Kansai styles, and …

Aug 21, 2023 · Unagi, also known as freshwater eel, is a unique delicacy with a long history in traditional Japanese cuisine. Its popularity has spread beyond Japan, and it’s now considered …

Jul 29, 2024 · Eel sauce is also called nitsume or kabayaki sauce, and unagi no tare in Japanese. It's a sweet and salty sauce that goes great over grilled fish or chicken and is a common …

Sep 16, 2023 · Freshwater eel, commonly known as “unagi” in Japanese (and not to be confused with the similar sounding and looking “anago” saltwater eel), has been a long-standing favorite …

Unagi (うなぎ) is freshwater eel. Not to be confused with anago (saltwater eel), unagi has a rich, fatty flavor that lends itself well to grilling. Unagi may be prepared in a variety of ways, but the …

Aug 12, 2024 · If you come to Japan, you must try unagi. Eels are an interesting food, but because of its unique flavor and cultural significance, many people cite it as one of the must …