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Nutritional Values
520kcal
32gProtein
58gCarbs
18gFat
1gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🫘 Soy
🐟 Fish
Eel Rice Bowl
How to order / say it
Say it
장어덮밥 — [Jang-eo-deop-bab]
Order
I'd like the eel rice bowl, please.
Locally
장어덮밥 주세요.
Say locally
A comforting bowl of rice topped with grilled eel.
Why try it?
This dish represents the fresh seafood culture of Busan, where eel is plentiful. It combines local flavors with a comforting and satisfying texture.
How it tastes
The eel is tender and slightly sweet with a smoky aroma, while the rice offers a balancing neutral taste. It's topped with a savory soy-based sauce.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Eel rice bowls have been common in Japanese and Korean cuisine due to the availability of eel in the region. It gained popularity in Busan during the mid-20th century as a nutritious and flavorful dish.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 200 g eel
- 🌾 150 g rice
- 🥣 50 ml soy sauce
- 🍯 10 g sugar
- 🧄 30 g green onions
- 🥜 5 g sesame seeds
Method
- 1 Clean and fillet the eel, then marinate in soy sauce and sugar for 20 minutes.
- 2 Cook rice according to package instructions.
- 3 Grill the marinated eel until cooked through.
- 4 Serve grilled eel over rice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
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