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Wasabi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wasabi is generally sold either in the form of a root, which must be very finely grated before use, or as a ready-to-use paste, usually in tubes approximately the size and shape of travel toothpaste tubes. Wasabi is often served with sushi or sashimi, usually accompanied with soy sauce. Wasabi is often grated with a metal oroshigane, but some prefer to use a more traditional tool made of dried sharkskin (鮫皮) with fine skin on one side and coarse skin on the other. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wasabi   (927 words)

Wasabi: Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Wasabi is described as being "hot and fiery without burning," which changes to a sweetness that lingers in the mouth. Wasabi leaves marinated in sake, brine, or soy sauce, are eaten with a bowl of rice. Wasabi paste may be made from a powdered wasabi by adding water, and letting it stand 10 minutes to allow the flavor and heat to develop. health.enotes.com /alternative-medicine-encyclopedia/wasabi   (1304 words)

Wasabi Wasabi known as field or "oka" Wasabi is grown in fields under varying conditions and generally results in a lower quality plant, both in appearance and taste. Wasabi adds a unique flavour and heat to foods, and can be served as a spice or an herb in a dish or as a condiment on the side. Wasabi contains a considerable amount of potassium and fair amounts of calcium and vitamin C. However, since it is typically used as a condiment in small amounts, wasabi does not qualify as a significant source of these nutrients. www.cityfarmer.org /wasabi.html   (2354 words)

Wasabi - The Best Accompanist of Sushi Wild wasabi is seemed to have been utilized as a medical herb, an antidote to food poisoning, which is very useful property when served with fresh raw fish, since in the Nara era (710-793) already. Wasabi (Japanese horseradish) can not be or should not be simply grated by a normal metal grater, like for Chinese radish or for hard type cheeses, but by specially designed 'same-gawa' (sharkskin) grater. Grated wasabi paste might be kept in a tight place, not a metallic, only for a few minutes to reduce some harshness and to get a milder flavour, or for the same purpose, a pinch of sugar could be put on the grater when grating. homepage3.nifty.com /maryy/eng/wasabi.htm   (1026 words)

Wasabi Glossary Term Since fresh Wasabi is not always readily available, it is not uncommon to find that a blend of horseradish and green food coloring has been combined that is referred to as "Wasabi" or Wasabi Paste on a menu or ingredient listing. Wasabi paste can be kept unopened for 2 months, or opened and stored in a refrigerator for 1 month or if frozen, stored for 18 months or slightly longer. Wasabi products are most often used in raw fish dishes, such as sushi or sashimi as well as for serving with various varieties of cooked fish, noodle dishes, salads, and for making into sauces, dips or marinades. www.recipetips.com /glossary-term/t--34394/wasabi.asp   (625 words)

Wasabi Wasabi is a root vegetable that is grated into a green paste. Wasabi powder has to be mixed with water to become a paste. Many "wasabi" powder and paste products that are available in supermarkets (and even some restaurants) contain only very little or no real wasabi at all and are made of coloured horseradish instead. www.japan-guide.com /e/e2311.html   (157 words)

Wasabi Japanese literature refers to wasabi growing wild and being used for survival by warriors as a seasoning for raw fish and venison as early as the 8th century. Wasabi is reported to kill not only many bacteria associated with fish but also some forms of E-coli and Staphylococcus. Because of this, grated wasabi is traditionally served with raw fish (sushi and sashimi). www.moscowfoodcoop.com /archive/wasabi.html   (504 words)

Out of the Frying Pan! Herb & Spice Encyclopedia: Wasabi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Wasabi powder is derived from the wasabi root which is indigenous to Japan. Wasabi, regardless of it's form, has a very powerful aroma and flavor resembling that of horseradish. Wasabi can be tricky to find at your regular grocery store, but is readily found in most Asian markets. www.outofthefryingpan.com /spices/wasabi.shtml   (119 words)

Wasabi - Ingredients, Substitutions and Equivalents Wasabi is quite strong when it is first grated but the heat diminishes as the wasabi is exposed to air. Wasabi is typically mixed with soy sauce when being used with sushi or sashimi. Most all wasabi served in the U.S. is not wasabi at all but a powder made from dried horseradish, food coloring and dry mustard. www.gourmetsleuth.com /qa/equivalents_substitutions.asp?index=W&tid=1847   (244 words)

Wasabi Brothers Mangajin Archives: Wasabi Interestingly, wasabi farmers that I spoke with in both locales said that in the summer, when air temperatures can reach the 90-degree mark, the water in the wasabi beds feels cool and refreshing, while in the winter, when air temperatures fall to 25 degrees and lower, the irrigating waters feel comparatively warm and soothing. Should you be fortunate enough to have a real, fresh wasabi root with its leaves still attached, whittle away the leafy end and, with a rough textured sponge, lightly scrub the root to remove any traces of earth. Although grated wasabi was enjoyed early on as a condiment with both grilled and raw fish, and also with buckwheat noodles, its real fame within Japanese cuisine can be traced to the development and popularity of nigiri-zushi during the early part of the 19th century. www.mangajin.com /mangajin/samplemj/Wasabi/wasabi.htm   (1301 words)

Fresh Wasabi | About Wasabi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Wasabi is a condiment traditionally served with raw fish (sushi and sashimi) and noodle (soba) dishes in Japan. Wasabi leaves pickled in sake brine or soy sauce are popular accompaniments to white rice. Wasabi has a heat component that unlike chili peppers is not long lived on the palate and subsides into an extremely pleasant, mild vegetable taste that even people normally averse to hot food enjoy. www.freshwasabi.com /about.html   (605 words)

Welcome to the Best of New Orleans! Restaurant Review 07 09 02 WASABI's sushi is only as good as the frequency of its chef-owner's appearances behind the bar. If WASABI Chef-owner Phat Vinh Nguy (or wife Lisha) isn't around, diners might consider a break from the sushi bar and a tour of the restaurant's other Japanese dishes from the regular menu. Starchy, pencil-thick wheat noodles mingle with scallops, grouper, carrots, oyster mushrooms, tempura shrimp and an over-easy egg in a light-colored broth that's as robust as a dark beef stock. www.bestofneworleans.com /dispatch/2002-07-09/restreview.html   (830 words)

Sushi Zen - Wasabi Wasabi is a native Japanese plant found around clear spring water. Wasabi powder is commonly used, but is a substitution made from dyed horse radish. A root of wasabi and a wasabi grater made with shark skin. www.sushizen-ny.com /demystify/wasabi.html   (130 words)

Mount Fuji Japanese Wasabi - buy wasabi online Wasabi is traditionally used to garnish sushi and soba noodle dishes in Japan. Wasabi can also be mixed with soy sauce, this is called wasabi joyu, and used as a dipping sauce for the raw fish, or poured into a bowl of Japanese noodles. Wasabi is believed to act as an antidote to food poisoning, which is a useful property when served with fresh raw fish. www.mountfuji.co.uk /wasabi.htm   (344 words)

E-Budo.com - Wasabi Biocidally active chemicals in Wasabi are said to act as an antidote to food poisoning, one factor that might have led to the use of Wasabi with raw fish dishes in Japan. This is due to the Wasabi's ability to interfere with the sucrose-dependent adherence of cells. Grate the wasabi on a fine grater (use the real shark skin type if in hand) then run the knife into the pile so to be sure you got it grated. www.e-budo.com /forum/showthread.php?t=10349   (1277 words)

Cookbook:Wasabi - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks It is used in Japanese cooking, and is often served with sushi. Cochlearia wasabi, Eutrema japonica)) is a member of the cabbage family. Its hotness is different from chili pepper, which burns the tongue; wasabi's strong sensations shoot up one's sinus cavity instead. en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Cookbook:Wasabi   (176 words)

New Zealand Wasabi Limited - Meet Wasabi Traditionally the primary use of wasabi is as a condiment for use with Japanese dishes such as Sushi, Sushimi and Soba dishes, and also with raw fish. In Japan wasabi is commonly regarded to be effective in preventing food poisoning and researchers in Japan have also stated that wasabi stopped the multiplication of human stomach cancer cells, in some cases killing them (Reuters, October 14, 1994). Wasabi produced by this method is normally of a lower grade than that grown in water. www.wasabi.co.nz /meet.html   (1101 words)

WASABI Wasabi hails from the beautiful area of Fort Collins, Colorado: a home to a vast array of amazing live music. Nobody sits at a Wasabi show, for doing so would be a crime against nature itself - the dance rhythms layered on the solid psychadelic blues structure invoke the wild dance in even the sanest individuals. Wasabi has finally released their first full length studio CD, entitled Greetings. www.mbus.com /bands/genadm/WASABI.htm   (146 words)

Richters InfoSheet In Japan wasabi is grown in beds of sand or gravel through which water is constantly flowing. Wasabi grown in soil commands a lesser price in the market but is not necessarily of any lesser quality or inferior taste. Most wasabi originates as small plantlets or divisions growing around the central rhizome of the mature wasabi plants. www.richters.com /newdisplay.cgi?page=InfoSheets/d6720.html   (765 words)

NPR : Unlocking the Science of Wasabi Wasabi typically comes as a gob of green paste with a plate of sushi or sashimi. Day to Day, March 23, 2006 · Scientists have figured out why eating a dollop of wasabi makes it feel like your head might explode -- a particular class of receptor molecules on the surface of nerve cells. Wasabi is that sinus-stinging green paste that's served with sushi and sashimi. www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=5297157   (401 words)

Wasabi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Wasabi might be hard to find at your regular grocery store, but is readily found in most Asian or ethnic markets. Wasabi is available in fresh root, paste and powder. Wasabi, regardless of it's form, has a very powerful aroma and flavor like that of horseradish. www.lowfatlifestyle.com /flavoring/herbs_spices/wasabi.htm   (131 words)

Spices at Penzeys Spices Wasabi Funnily enough, the wasabi we’ve all been eating in Japanese restaurants for many years isn’t actually made of only ground up wasabi root. It is a combination of ingredients which combine to give the bright heat and zesty flavor we all know and love mixed with soy sauce and served with sushi. Pure Wasabi root is extremely expensive and a small jar doesn’t really make very much. www.penzeys.com /cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeyswasabi.html   (87 words)

Wasabi in North America - authentic and fresh | Pacific Coast Wasabi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) On our seven co-operative Wasabi farms located in coastal British Columbia and New Jersey we grow both semi-aquatic wasabi (sawa) and field grown wasabi (oka) for the culinary, nutraceutical and natural product markets. It is these ITCs that are responsible for the flavour and heat of real Wasabi as well as the unique health benefits including: anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and anti-coagulant. In addition, other natural compounds from Wasabi have been demonstrated to be effective in bone calcification. www.wasabia.ca   (188 words)

WASABI!!! The most popular were Wasabi (after the beer commercial where one of the "Wazzup!" guys goes to a Japanese restaurant and finds the word "wasabi", or "wasaaaaaaaabi!" amusing), and Spanish. Any relationship Wasabi or Language X shares with other pidgins and creoles will probably the same as the relationship between those pidgins and creoles and English, which will be the same relationship between Wasabi and Language X and English. Though Wasabi is simpler than, say, English, and though it does share a lot of features in common with other pidgins and creoles, I don't think that saying it's attempting to be more or less like a prototypical pidgin would be of any interest at all. dedalvs.free.fr /wasabi.html   (6484 words)

Wasabi Movie Review by Anthony Leong from MediaCircus.net Included in his rapidly growing list of credits are the hit European action franchise "Taxi", the Jet Li martial arts actioner "Kiss of the Dragon", and the upcoming fall release "The Transporter", starring Jason Statham ("Snatch") and Hong Kong actress Shu Qi ("Gorgeous"). Another one of his recent efforts is the 2001 French-Japanese co-production "Wasabi (La petite moutarde qui monte au nez)", which was released on Hong Kong-import VCD and DVD this past week (though the DVD says region 3, it is actually multi-region). Despite the title, "Wasabi" is not as hot and spicy as one would expect. www.mediacircus.net /wasabi.html   (901 words)

Death by Wasabi We ate enough sushi to smother a small child, and we were left with the bill and a rather large lump of leftover wasabi. Both of us are quite voracious wasabi eaters to begin with, him slightly more so than I, and we tend to eat even more wasabi when we have sushi together due to a sort of unspoken competition between us to see who can stand the most pain. This last chunk of wasabi was actually our third of the meal; we had managed to work through two other lumps before the last dish of sushi appeared. www.lauralemay.com /essays/wasabi.html   (568 words)

Wasabi Systems | Products Wasabi Systems is an industry leader in the development of powerful embedded Operating Systems, development tools and storage solutions. Wasabi Certified BSD, is a commercially tested, certified, and supported version of the BSD network operating system, with proprietary extensions for communication and network devices, server appliances and networked storage functionality. Wasabi's OS Development tools include Wasabi Workbench, a full-featured IDE for developing network and storage devices (based on the Eclipse framework), and Wasabi's optimized GNU Tools suite available for Linux and BSD. www.wasabisystems.com /products   (183 words)

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