Baked Eel
Most Japanese like Eel and baked Eel is the most representative eel dish.
Eel are very nutritious, and are believed to provide us with a lot of
physical energy.
physical energy.
Before eating, powdered “Sansho”, a kind of spice, is usually sprinkled over
the eel to heighten its flavor.
the eel to heighten its flavor.
The eel is steamed and then steamed eel（although not Western Japan）
is broiled over a charcoal fire while being dipped several times in a
special sauce.
is broiled over a charcoal fire while being dipped several times in a
special sauce.
The sauce is a boiled mixture of eel stock, soy sauce, sugar and sweet
rice wine.
rice wine.
