also: うなべ
noun
eel stew; eel hot pot
A Japanese hot pot dish featuring eel, often cooked in a broth with vegetables. The word is usually written in kana as うなべ.
寒い日にはうなべが食べたくなる。
On cold days, I crave eel hot pot.
この店のうなぎ鍋は出汁がきいていて美味しい。
The eel stew at this restaurant has a rich broth and is delicious.
Compound of うなぎ (eel) and 鍋 (pot). The abbreviated reading うなべ is a contraction of うなぎなべ.