Glazed eel and cucumber tuck into crisp nori cones with warm rice and a sweet-savory finish.
40 min prep 28 min cook 20 min rest
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Wash the rice until the water runs clear and let it stand for 20 minutes.
Cook the rice with water and rest it covered for 10 minutes.
Add the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then let the rice cool until warm.
Warm the unagi in a pan with soy sauce and honey for 3 minutes until glossy.
Cut the cucumber into long thin batons and halve the nori sheets.
Place rice, unagi, and cucumber on the nori and roll into cones.
Seal the tip of each cone with a grain of rice and serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Fill the nori right before serving so the hand roll stays crisp.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the cones immediately with soy sauce and pickled ginger.
~402
kcal calories
18
g protein
55
g carbs
13
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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