More than just spiciness: understanding the nuances of wasabi
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Have you ever wondered why the Japanese condiment in restaurants often burns your nose rather than your tongue? Real wasabi is a rare and fickle plant. Most budget delivery services use cheap tube paste made from regular horseradish. However, in haute cuisine, there is a quality standard that preserves the balance of flavor and tradition.
Real Japanese «hon-wasabi» Real wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) grows in the icy running water of mountain streams. Its root is grated on a special grater immediately before serving. Key features of the natural root:
Flavor: First, you sense a light sweetness, turning into a mild spiciness.
Aroma: A delicate herbal scent that doesn't overpower the fish.
Shelf life: The flavor and aroma evaporate within 15–20 minutes after grating.
What do we use in our kitchen? Many people confuse professional ingredients with cheap supermarket analogs. We strictly avoid ready-made «tube» pastes where only the name remains of the actual wasabi. For our dishes, we purchase high-quality freeze-dried powder with the addition of natural wasabi root. This allows us to:
Preserve authentic taste: The composition includes real crushed root, providing that noble bitterness and aroma.
Guarantee freshness: We reconstitute the seasoning immediately before sending the order so it doesn't lose its properties.
Maintain balance: Unlike harsh store-bought horseradish, our product enhances the taste of seafood rather than masking it.
How to properly eat wasabi with sushi Many are used to dissolving the green paste in soy sauce until it becomes a cloudy mixture. However, Japanese masters consider this a mistake: this method destroys the balance between the rice and the fish. Tips for true gourmets:
Place a small amount of the condiment directly on the fish.
Dip only the seafood side into the soy sauce.
Don't use too much ginger at the same time as wasabi — ginger is meant to «reset» the palate between different rolls.
Quality in every detail We understand that perfect sushi or pizza is made of small details. That’s why we carefully select every supplier — from the flour for the dough to the spices in the sauce cups. Our range includes not only Japanese cuisine but also fresh salads, appetizers, and drinks created according to refined recipes.
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