Wasabi: meaning, definitions and examples
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wasabi
[ wษหsษห.bi ]
food ingredient
Wasabi is a plant native to Japan, known for its sharp, pungent taste. The root of the wasabi plant is commonly ground into a green paste that is served with sushi and sashimi. Its flavor is often described as spicy and can clear the sinuses. Wasabi is not only enjoyed for its taste but also for its potential health benefits, being high in antioxidants. Authentic wasabi is often hard to find outside Japan, and what is often sold as wasabi in restaurants is typically horseradish mixed with green dye.
Synonyms
Japanese horseradish, wasabi root.
Examples of usage
- I love the heat of wasabi on my sushi.
- Make sure to add some wasabi to your sashimi.
- Wasabi can enhance the flavor of many seafood dishes.
Translations
Translations of the word "wasabi" in other languages:
๐ต๐น wasabi
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคธเคพเคฌเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Wasabi
๐ฎ๐ฉ wasabi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฐัะฐะฑั
๐ต๐ฑ wasabi
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใณ
๐ซ๐ท wasabi
๐ช๐ธ wasabi
๐น๐ท wasabi
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฌ๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุงุจู
๐จ๐ฟ wasabi
๐ธ๐ฐ wasabi
๐จ๐ณ ่ฅๆซ
๐ธ๐ฎ wasabi
๐ฎ๐ธ wasabi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะฐัะฐะฑะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ wasabi
๐ฒ๐ฝ wasabi
Etymology
The term 'wasabi' is derived from the Japanese word 'ๅฑฑ่ตโ (wasabi), which refers to the plant that produces the flavorful green paste. The plant itself, Eutrema japonicum, has been used in Japanese cuisine for centuries, primarily in the form of a paste made from the grated root. Historical records indicate that wasabi was first cultivated in Japan during the 16th century, and its use has since spread beyond Japanese borders. While traditionally it has been enjoyed with sushi and sashimi, international cuisine has gradually embraced wasabi, incorporating it into sauces, dressings, and even snacks. Due to its unique flavor profile, wasabi is often mistaken for horseradish, leading to the widespread use of horseradish mixtures in restaurants around the world. The popularity of sushi in the West has also contributed to the growing recognition and appreciation of authentic wasabi.