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Nutritional Values
520kcal
40gProtein
70gCarbs
10gFat
1gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🐟 Fish
🫘 Soy
Anago Meshi
How to order / say it
Say it
穴子飯 — [Ah-nah-go Meh-shee]
Order
I'd like Anago Meshi, please.
Locally
穴子飯をお願いします。
Say locally
Seasoned grilled eel served on steamed rice.
Why try it?
Anago Meshi highlights Hiroshima's rich maritime culture and its proximity to the sea, making seafood a staple and testament to the city's fresh and local produce.
How it tastes
The eel is tender and sweet, enhanced by a smoky grill flavor, while the rice provides a subtle balance, absorbing the rich juices.
Origin & History — first documented: 1890
Initially a meal for railway travelers in the 19th century, Anago Meshi became popular due to its convenience and the abundance of eels in Hiroshima Bay, emerging as a cooked delicacy in train station bento boxes.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 200 g anago (conger eel)
- 🌾 300 g sushi rice
- 🥣 30 ml soy sauce
- 🍯 30 ml mirin
- 🍯 15 g sugar
Method
- 1 Grill the eel until it is golden and cooked through.
- 2 Mix soy sauce, mirin, and sugar to create a glaze.
- 3 Brush the glaze over the grilled eel.
- 4 Place the eel on top of the cooked rice.
- 5 Drizzle over extra glaze and serve hot.
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