
Kabayaki sauce is a traditional Japanese sauce, similar in flavor to teriyaki sauce, but typically thicker and richer. It's made from a combination of soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake, creating a sweet, savory, and slightly smoky flavor profile.
Chefs primarily use kabayaki sauce to glaze grilled fish, most notably unagi (eel), where the sauce is brushed onto the fish during cooking, resulting in a caramelized, glossy finish that enhances the dish's flavor and texture.