Real Wasabi: Flavor, Grating, and How to Recognize It

Fresh Japanese wasabi rhizome with grated wasabi and a sharkskin grater

What is wasabi? Real wasabi is a Japanese plant whose thickened stem is grated into a fresh green condiment. It has a clean herbal aroma and a brief, nose-tingling pungency. It is best known as an accompaniment to sushi and sashimi, but it is also served with noodles, tofu, meat, and other dishes. The bright green … Read more