Wasabi

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Wasabi

Wasabi (/wɑːˈsɑːbi/; Eutrema japonicum or Wasabia japonica) is a plant of the family Brassicaceae, which also includes horseradish and mustard in the same family. It is also known as Japanese horseradish, although it is not a type of horseradish, but a plant native to Japan.

Etymology

The term "wasabi" comes from the Japanese word wasabi (わさび or 山葵), which is derived from wa (Japanese) and sabi (a term that has evolved into sabi, meaning "taste").

Description

Wasabi is a perennial plant that grows naturally along stream beds in mountain river valleys in Japan. The two main cultivars in the marketplace are E. japonicum 'Daruma' and 'Mazuma', but there are many others.

Culinary use

Wasabi is generally sold either as a stem, which must be very finely grated before use, or as a ready-to-use paste in tubes, similar to toothpaste. It is used as a condiment and makes up part of Sushi or Sashimi plates in Japanese cuisine.

Health benefits

Wasabi has various health benefits. It contains isothiocyanates, which provide its unique flavor and can help to fight bacteria. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.

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