What is Wasabi made of?

Question

It reminds me of horse radish sauce.

Answer 1

Well, it's made from wasabi. That's the name of the horseradish-related plant.

Answer 2

Wasabi is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which includes cabbages, horseradish and mustard. Known as "Japanese horseradish", its root is used as a spice and has an extremely strong flavor.Wasabi is generally sold either in the form of a root (real wasabi), which must be very finely grated before use, or as a ready-to-use paste (horseradish, mustard and food coloring), usually in tubes approximately the size and shape of travel toothpaste tubes. Once the paste is prepared it should remain covered until served to protect the flavor from evaporation. For this reason, sushi chefs usually put the wasabi between the fish and the rice.

Answer 3

it is a horseradish root

Answer 4

toothpaste

Answer 5

You've answered your own question...it is indeed made from horseradish - a very strong variety. Mix it 1:2 or 1:3 with mayonnaise for a less fiery impact on the tongue.

Answer 6

I prefer not to use wasabi, it takes away from the flavor of the sushi.  But love it when the chefs put fresh wasibi stems in my handrolls.  Tasty.

Answer 7

well it is from the horse radish family

Wasabi (Japanese: わさび,ワサビ , 山葵 (originally written 和佐比); Wasabia japonica, Cochlearia wasabi, or Eutrema japonica) is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which includes cabbages, horseradish and mustard. Known as "Japanese horseradish", its root is used as a spice and has an extremely strong flavor. Its hotness is more akin to that of a hot mustard than the capsaicin in a chili pepper, producing vapors that irritate the nasal passages more than the tongue. The plant grows naturally along stream beds in mountain river valleys in Japan. There are also other species used, such as W. koreana, and W. tetsuigi. The two main cultivars in the marketplace are W. japonica var. Daruma and Mazuma,

Answer 8

Real wasabi is made of Japanese horse radish. You grate the radish into powder and mix it with soy sauce etc. There are some fake/ imitations of wasabi. The ones in a tube. Those are made of mustard or something