Wasabi recipes can be made by using wasabi powder, but traditionally is made from a spicy Japanese root aka Japanese horseradish.
However, finding Japanese horseradish which is not a real horseradish - is not easy.
You see Japanese horseradish isn't the easiest plant to grow and can be very hard to find, so most people will have to resort to using a wasabi powder and mixing it with water for their wasabi recipes.
Sushi ginger is another spicy condiment used along side sushi or sashimi. And you can learn to make a healthier version!
Both of these condiments can aid with digestion and have anti-bacterial properties as well.
Most stores will carry some type of wasabi powder that will make a light green wasabi paste to accompany your sushi or sashimi.
However, most wasabi powders are not made with Japanese horseradish, but with ordinary horseradish along with mustard and artificial colorings.
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"Real" wasabi powder is made from Wasabia Japonica (technical name for Japanese horseradish) and will generally cost more than a powder made from ordinary horseradish.
You will find this wasabi powder online as well as in specialty grocery stores to make your wasabi recipes for a "real" sushi experience.
Wasabi or Japanese horseradish is a spicy root that has a very strong flavor that takes 2 to 3 years to grow.
And the heat from this root resembles the heat from mustard more than the heat of a chili pepper.
This rare green condiment is a native plant of Japan, but it's also grown in a few other places these days.
It's not the easiest plant to grow and that's why you will not readily find this root in most grocery stores.
This root vegetable is widely used in Japanese cuisine especially with sushi and sashimi dishes.
It is thought to prevent against food poisoning and contains medicinal properties.
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There is nothing like sushi ginger to help clear your palate. Ginger is known as a digestive aid and also carries a bit of heat.
However, most sushi ginger contains a lot of sugar, preservatives, and distilled vinegar which is not really that good for digestion.
Finding and purchasing good quality sushi ginger can be rather difficult.
You could probably find a good quality jar at a health food store, but not fermented sushi ginger - you will have to make your own.
Be sure to use organic ginger to avoid pesticides and other toxic chemicals.
And using a spoon to peel ginger root and a mandolin will be more effective
for making your sushi ginger.
Also, I would only use a ceramic or glass container to make my fermented sushi ginger recipe to get the best taste as well as avoid metal or plastic getting into this healthy food.