Homemade Grilled Eel with Savory Glaze
How to Make Delicious Grilled Eel with the Perfect Homemade Sauce
Boost your energy with grilled eel! Now you can easily make this revitalizing dish at home with a delicious, homemade sauce that enhances its natural flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 Eels (cleaned)
- 2 tsp Plum Syrup (Maesilcheong)
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 tsp Oligodang (Korean oligosaccharide syrup)
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Soy Sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Nowadays, you can easily find pre-cleaned eel, which I found very convenient. I’m using that for this recipe. We’ll start by rinsing it under running water and then prepare a flavorful sauce to enjoy with the grilled eel.
Step 2
Gently rinse the eel under cool running water to clean it. After washing, place it on a rack or use paper towels to pat it completely dry. Ensuring the eel is dry is key for achieving a crispy texture when grilling.
Step 3
Grilling eel is quite simple. Eels tend to curl inwards towards their belly when cooked. Therefore, start by grilling the flesh side (top side) until it’s golden brown, then flip it over to grill the skin side (belly side) until cooked through.
Step 4
It’s important not to apply too much sauce too early or grill for too long after basting. High heat can easily burn the sauce, which can negatively affect the taste of the eel.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the star of our dish: the savory glaze! In a bowl, combine the Gochujang, Gochugaru, plum syrup, pepper, soy sauce, minced garlic, and Oligodang. Mix everything well until you have a smooth, cohesive sauce. (Tip: For an extra layer of flavor, you can mix in some store-bought Teriyaki sauce. Enjoying both sauces offers a delightful complexity.)
Step 6
Once the eel is nearly cooked, brush the homemade Gochujang glaze generously over it. Since the eel is almost done, grill for just about 10 seconds on each side after applying the sauce. This quick sear helps the glaze adhere beautifully without burning.
Step 7
And there you have it! Your delicious homemade grilled eel with savory glaze is ready. It’s a restaurant-quality dish you can easily recreate at home.
Step 8
Alternatively, you can grill the eel without any sauce and serve it with a dipping sauce like Teriyaki. This classic approach also makes for a wonderfully satisfying meal. Enjoy experimenting with your favorite flavors!
