Is the genuine wasabi or the "fake" (horseradish) wasabi stronger?

Question

r u guys retarded. from wut i understand there is two ways of making "wasabi". one from the wasabi plant, and one is colored horseradish. i am wondering if the one from the wasabi plant (original) or the one from the colored horseradish (fake/usa style) is hotter?

Answer 1

Horse radish IS NOT FAKE..

Answer 2

Horseradish is not a fake, it's just a different way of making it. Both are very strong, so you don't need much of either.

Answer 3

wasabi IS japanese horseradish so the green paste is genuine wasabi and is hot hot HOT!!!!! a little goes a long way believe me!!

Answer 4

The authentic wasabe is hottest.  Horseradish has a more mild flavour.