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Wasabi?

Bordello
Bordello Posts: 5,926
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
My understanding about the wasabi most of us buy is it's horseradish with green dye. Has anyone had real wasabi and how does it compare to horseradish??? Hotter??? or???

Was thinking of mixing it into the cream cheese for ABT's. Yes, could use h'radish but was wondering if it would be different.

Thanks,

Bordello
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  • Celtic Wolf
    Celtic Wolf Posts: 9,773
    Wasabi Paste is reconstituted Wasabi Radish, The fresh stuff is much hotter.

    Yes it will be different.
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  • Bordello
    Bordello Posts: 5,926
    Thanks,
    Do you know if you can get it in asian stores or???

    Thanks CW,
    Bordello
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  • Eggsakley
    Eggsakley Posts: 1,019
    True wasabi will probably not be available to the consumer unless you have access to an importer. It is found only in a few places in Japan and is highly prized. To use it, it should be ground on a shark skin coated panel to be used in the true Japanese way. Mahasaru Morimoto on Iron Chef insists on this as the way to prepare wasabi.
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  • Celtic Wolf
    Celtic Wolf Posts: 9,773
    You should be able to get the paste. As eggsakley said it's tough to find the fresh Wasabi. I found the paste in my local WalMart*
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  • Bordello
    Bordello Posts: 5,926
    Thanks for the input CW, much appreciated.

    Regards,
    Bordello
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  • Bordello
    Bordello Posts: 5,926
    WOW,
    O.K. got it, go with what we can get. :( :silly:

    Thanks,
    Bordello
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  • Little Chef
    Little Chef Posts: 4,725
    Bordello....You can find FINE quality wasabi powder in your Asian Markets....It is not expensive, but not inexpensive either. Go for it, and buy the more expensive brand. It is worth it. ;) If you have to buy a package you find too large, you can simply freeze it in a ziplock, and it will be good for a couple years. ;) (Do NOT buy the premixed tube stuff.... :S ) It only takes a bit of water...add just a bit of water to the powder at a time... until you get a decent consistency...like stiff mashed potatoes. :)
    Wasabi will lite your sinuses up if not used in moderation. It won't burn your mouth, but incredible on the sinuses!!! AWESOME when you have a head cold!!! :woohoo: :laugh: Wish you the best! :)
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  • Bordello
    Bordello Posts: 5,926
    Hi Michelle,
    I'm always hoping you will chime in so I thank you. Do most Asian markets cover both Chinese and Japanese foods??? Or do I need a Japanese market??? You can tell I don't get out much. :(



    Hope all is well out there in swamp country. ;)



    My Best,

    Bordello

    Feeding my Ladies ABT's to make em hotter then they already are. :silly:
    Me Bad. :evil:
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  • Little Chef
    Little Chef Posts: 4,725
    Bordello....If it is an "Asian" Market that has any worth, it will have ingredients from many areas of Asia, to include Japan, Korea, Thailand, etc...etc...
    If you do not see the wasabi powder...ASK. "Wasabi" is universal....LOL. :laugh: You'll find it with ease. :);)
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  • Bordello
    Bordello Posts: 5,926
    Thank you Little Chef for helping to educate this poor old Egg-er. Always appreciate your help. :woohoo:



    Regards,

    Bordello
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  • Little Chef
    Little Chef Posts: 4,725
    Bordello....You are more than welcome. ;) And this gives me the opportunity to add....there is a very fine and potent brand that comes in a can....sort of like cocoa powder. Pop the top, use what you need, and replace the top securely. Stays fresh for a LONG time. Much preferred to me over bagged brands....
    Keep me posted!!! :laugh: ;)
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  • Bordello
    Bordello Posts: 5,926
    :silly:
    Will do and thanks for the additional info. I will see what I can find.

    Regards,
    Bordello
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  • Cactus Doug
    Cactus Doug Posts: 341
    Bruce, just recently (in the last 2 yrs) a farm in Oregon has been able to figure out how to grow true wasabi. I have only seen it in specialty stores on the west coast, and it is still very expensive. I have not tried it but some of the nicer sushi spots here in LA serve it.
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  • Celtic Wolf
    Celtic Wolf Posts: 9,773
    You live near Miami, He does not..
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  • lowercasebill
    lowercasebill Posts: 5,218
    here is what you need to know about wasibi from penzeys. you can order on line and they are great to deal with. they have retail outlets as well, not sure if they have one in your area ... and worst comes to worst i can send you a little can and a tube as i have a huge asian market a mile from home. let me know if you want some.
    bill

    http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeyswasabi.html
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  • troutman
    troutman Posts: 498
    Bordello, it is a bit of a hike for you from Gold Canyon, but you should check out Lee Lee Oriental Supermarket in Chandler. They have a huge selection of all types of Asian products, plus fresh fish, meats, and poultry. Here is a link if you ever get out that way:

    http://www.leeleesupermarket.com/Home_Page.html

    I go there at least twice a month and load up, but I am much closer than you. - Scott
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