Wasabi paste — or more simply, "wasabi" — is produced by grating the stem of the wasabi plant (the wasabi rhizome). When this stem is grated, the plant's components break down almost ...

What is wasabi? Wasabi is a spicy, bright-green condiment paste that is frequently served alongside sushi.Also called Japanese horseradish, it's known for its instant kick and lingering flavor ...

There are wasabi graters, called oroshigane, which, like ginger graters, separate the stringiness from the pulp, resulting in a paste. Dry the leaves and the stems and rough chop them into ¼-inch ...

Could spicy wasabi boost your brain power? 00:57 Tokyo — A study conducted in Japan suggests there's more to sushi than just a healthy dose of fish and seaweed. Researchers at Tohoku University ...

Even if you’ve never eaten it, most people are still familiar with the green, spicy paste served next to sushi or sashimi. That staple of Japanese cuisine is wasabi — or at least it looks like ...