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"           \n              \n                \n                  \n\n    \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n      \n\t\n\t\t\tFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.\n\n\t\t\n\n\n              \n              \n                \n                  \n\n\n\n\n  Have you ever stared at a menu in a Japanese restaurant and wondered about the difference between unagi and anago?\n\n\n\n\n      \n  \n    \n        \n            \n               \n        \n        Image via GIPHY\n    \n    \n\n      \n\t\n\t\t\tUsually, I&#39;d just pick whichever sounds the yummiest — whether grilled, baked, or steamed, Japanese eel rice bowls and sushi always taste delicious. :PBut is there any difference between unagi and anago, or are they just different words for the same meaning?\n\n\t\t\n\n\n              \n              \n                \n                  \n\n\n\n\n  Unagi actually refers to freshwater eel and anago refers to saltwater eel.\n\nAlthough both are widely used in Japanese cuisine, they have quite different characteristics, textures, and flavours.\n\n\n\n\n      \n  \n    \n        \n            \n               \n        \n          Unagi sushi (left) and anago nigiri sushi (right).\n        Image via Sanbiki\n    \n    \n\n      \n\t\n\t\t\tUnagi has a rich, sweet, and savoury flavour. It is often grilled and glazed with a sweet soy-based sauce called tare, which gives it a distinctive taste.Anago, on the other hand, has a milder and more delicate flavour compared to unagi. It is usually simmered in a light soy-based broth, offering a subtle taste.So, while unagi is seen as a fattier, richer-flavoured fish, anago is a lighter, &quot;more sophisticated&quot; fish.\n\n\t\t\n\n      \n  \n    \n        \n            \n               \n        \n          Anago.\n        Image via Mak/Unsplash\n    \n    \n\n\n              \n              \n                \n                  \n\n\n\n\n  In terms of appearance of the animals themselves, the eels might seem quite similar at first glance, but there are subtle differences\n\n\n\n\n      \n\t\n\t\t\tUnagi, or freshwater eel, have an elongated shape, which makes it easy for them to navigate through water. Anago, or sea eels, have a more flexible body to adapt to marine environments.Unagi also have rougher skin textures and a darker colouration, typically showcasing shades of green or brown. In contrast, the skin of anago is usually smoother, displaying a lighter colour with hues of beige or light brown.\n\n\t\t\n\n      \n  \n    \n        \n            \n               \n        \n          Fresh unagi.\n        Image via Sushiya\n    \n    \n\n      \n  \n    \n        \n            \n               \n        \n          Fresh anago.\n        Image via Savor Japan\n    \n    \n\n\n              \n              \n                \n                  \n\n\n\n\n  Both eel species behaviours are adapted to their respective environments\n\n\n\n\n      \n\t\n\t\t\tUnagi, as freshwater eels residing in lakes and rivers, often exhibit a tendency to burrow or conceal themselves in mud or sand. They can even move on land. In contrast, anago, which prefer the sea, are more accustomed to navigating open water and swimming freely.\n\n\t\t\n\n\n              \n              \n                \n                  \n\n\n\n\n  Simply put, unagi and anago stand apart as different fish, as well as in terms of their texture and taste on a plate\n\n\n\n\n      \n\t\n\t\t\tSo, the next time you&#39;re in the mood for Japanese food, you can be confident in choosing between unagi and anago, and get to savour every eel-ement of both! :P\n\n\t\t\n\n      \n  \n    \n        \n            \n               \n        \n        Image via GIPHY\n    \n    \n\n\n              \n              \n                \n                  \n\n\n\n\n  Shrimp and prawns are actually two different species as well:\n\n\n\n\n          \n      \n          \n            \n              \n            \n          \n          \n            \n              \n                Did You Know: There&#39;s A Difference Between Shrimp &amp;amp; Prawns              \n              \n            \n            Both taste yummy.\n          \n          \n            \n              \n            \n            Read the full story\n          \n        \n    \n\n\n              \n              \n                \n                  \n\n\n\n\n  We found out why freshwater prawns are so costly in Malaysia:\n\n\n\n\n          \n      \n          \n            \n              \n            \n          \n          \n            \n              \n                What Is Sang Har And Why Is It So Expensive?              \n              \n            \n            There are a number of reasons why these freshwater prawns are costly.\n          \n          \n            \n              \n            \n            Read the full story\n          \n        \n    \n\n\n              \n              \n                \n                  \n\n\n\n\n  Read more fun facts on SAYS:\n\n\n\n\n          \n      \n          \n            \n              \n            \n          \n          \n            \n              \n                Coldplay Concerts Look Stunning Thanks To These Light-Up Wristbands. 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