Wasabi
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 Wasabi crop growing on Japan's Izu peninsula
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| Wasabia japonica Matsum. |
Wasabi is a spice from the cabbage family. Its root is used as a spice and has a very strong flavor. The root is smashed up into paste for people to eat. Its hotness is more like hot mustard or horseradish than chili pepper because it irritates the nose more than the tongue. When too much is eaten, a very painful feeling will shoot up to your nose. The plant grows naturally in Japan. It is often eaten with sushi.
Wasabi needs clean water and cool climate. It is difficult to grow Wasabi. There are two ways to grow wasabi. One way grows wasabi in water. The other way grows wasabi in field.
Major sources of Wasabi are Shizuoka prefecture, Nagano prefecture, Shimane prefecture, Yamanashi prefecture, Iwate prefecture in Japan. Other source of Wasabi include China, New Zealand, Taiwan.
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 Wasabi paste on green leaves |
