Practical ingredient guide
Wasabi
Green pungent sushi condiment; many commercial pastes use horseradish and mustard.
Sauces and condiments
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Green pungent sushi condiment; many commercial pastes use horseradish and mustard. Serve in tiny amounts beside nigiri or in sauces. Read the label to distinguish true wasabi from blends.
Flavour profile
Strong, short-lived nasal heat.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Read the label to distinguish true wasabi from blends.
Store
After opening, follow the manufacturer’s storage instructions, usually chilled.
Prepare
Serve in tiny amounts beside nigiri or in sauces.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Soy sauce, fish, rice and nori.
How to substitute it
Prepared horseradish, with a different aromatic profile.
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