What Japanese word refers to freshwater eel, commonly served grilled?
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Unagi
Unagi is traditionally prepared "kabayaki" style, where the eel is skewered, grilled, and basted in a sweet soy-based sauce. It is a popular summer delicacy in Japan, specifically consumed on the Day of the Ox to provide stamina and relief from the seasonal heat.
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- In Japanese cuisine, what term refers to freshwater eel that has been grilled?