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Three‑Way Brioche with Smoked Eel:Korean, Japanese & Indian

Recipe by Chantal on InstagramAdded 26 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. Three bite‑size brioche pieces topped with smoked eel and distinct Asian flavor profiles: spicy Korean gochujang, umami‑rich Japanese miso‑wasabi, and tangy Indian sambal. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, they make a memorable snack for gatherings.

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Three‑Way Brioche with Smoked Eel: Korean, Japanese & Indian by Chantal, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Melt the unsalted butter and divide it into three equal portions (about 20 g each). Mix one portion with gochujang, another with white miso, and the third with sambal oelek to create three flavored butters.

  2. For the sweet‑sour cucumber, combine the thin cucumber slices with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; let them marinate for 10–15 minutes, then drain well.

  3. Heat a skillet over medium‑low heat. Spread the Korean gochujang butter on one side of each brioche slice and toast until golden on both sides.

  4. Spread the Japanese miso butter on another set of brioche slices and toast similarly until golden.

  5. Spread the Indian sambal butter on the remaining brioche slices and toast similarly until golden.

Korean variant

  1. top the toasted brioche with kimchi, a dot of kimchi mayo, smoked eel, sesame seeds, and sliced scallion.

Japanese variant

  1. top the toasted brioche with the marinated cucumber slices, smoked eel, wasabi mayo, furikake, and optional salmon roe.

Indian variant

  1. top the toasted brioche with the marinated cucumber, smoked eel, optional sambal badjak, fried onions, and sliced red chili. Serve immediately.

Tips while you cook

Portion butter evenly
Melt the butter and split it into three equal portions before mixing with the sauces.
Marinate cucumber briefly
Combine cucumber slices with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then let sit 10–15 minutes and drain before topping.
Toast each flavor separately
Use a separate skillet or side of the pan for each flavored butter.
Serve right away
Plate the assembled brioche immediately to retain the crisp exterior.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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