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Sadowara Eel

Carefully Raised Eel Nurtured by Excellent Water and a Warm Climate

Miyazaki Prefecture is one of Japan’s leading areas for eel aquaculture, and Sadowara is particularly well known for its eel production. It is said that eel farming began in this area because glass eels, the juvenile form of freshwater eels, were once caught here in abundance.

Sadowara offers an environment well suited to raising eels. The groundwater of the Hitotsuse River contains a certain amount of salt, and the area’s warm climate provides favorable conditions for their growth.

A Delicious Flavor Created Through Careful Farming

Local producers bring together specialized techniques and considerable care to raise high-quality eels. The result is eel with plump, resilient yet tender flesh and a pleasant natural sweetness.

The quality of Sadowara eel is highly regarded by restaurants specializing in grilled eel. One of the best ways to enjoy it is as unagi no kabayaki: eel grilled and coated with a secret, carefully guarded sauce. The rich, savory-sweet sauce complements the eel’s tender texture and natural flavor, making this a particularly delicious local specialty.

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Sadowara Eel
佐土原うなぎ
Area
Miyazaki Miyazaki city, Miyakonojo, Nichinan
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Miyazaki city, Miyakonojo, Nichinan

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