Wasabi

Wasabi’s antibacterial properties and pungent flavour made it an essential accompaniment for the iconic sushi and sashimi dishes of Japanese cuisine. Not only does its… Read More »Why Do Japanese Use Wasabi?

Imitation wasabi can be found in a paste form (often in a squeezable tube or a small packet) or powder form (this needs to be… Read More »Is Wasabi In A Tube Real?

In comparison, true wasabi has a more mellow and pleasant flavor, and isn’t actually spicy – it’s more an aroma of spice than that intense… Read More »Is Real Wasabi Not Spicy?

Unlike the capsaicins that make hot peppers hot, which are oil-based and thus can linger uncomfortably on the tongue, wasabi gets its heat from volatile… Read More »Why Does Wasabi Spice Not Linger?

Real fresh-grated wasabi tastes bright and green with a touch of quickly fading heat. It is pungent, yet delicate enough to let the flavor of… Read More »How Do You Describe Wasabi Spice?

Wasabi tends to go with sushi like ketchup goes with French fries. It isn’t red and sweet, though. Instead, it’s a green paste that packs… Read More »Is Wasabi Hot Or Sweet?

Wasabi, or Wasabi japonica, is part of the Brassicaceae family. While we sauté or roast other cruciferous vegetables, like Brussels sprouts and kale, wasabi is… Read More »What Food Category Is Wasabi?

The reason behind wasabi’s strong and spicy taste, so strong that it could make some people burst into tears, is from how the human body… Read More »Why Is Wasabi So Intense?

Wasabi’s “spiciness” comes from highly volatile compounds, unlike capsicum in peppers that’s much more lasting. They start evaporating as soon as the cells are crushed… Read More »Why Does Wasabi Go Away So Fast?

Wasabi contains chemicals that may have anticancer effects and anti-inflammatory effects and may also slow blood clotting. Is wasabi good for inflammation? Known by many… Read More »Is Wasabi An Anti-Inflammatory?