'''Wasabi''' (山葵) - also known as Japanese [[horseradish]] - is a very potent member of the horseradish family used primarily in [[Japanese]] cuisine. It is often served alongside [[sushi]] and [[sashimi]], sometimes mixed with [[soy sauce]] and used as a dip. It may also be added to other dishes such as noodle soups or marinades. Wasabi is prepared by grating the edible part of the plant, the root, into small shreds. | '''Wasabi''' (山葵) - also known as Japanese [[horseradish]] - is a very potent member of the horseradish family used primarily in [[Japanese]] cuisine. It is often served alongside [[sushi]] and [[sashimi]], sometimes mixed with [[soy sauce]] and used as a dip. It may also be added to other dishes such as noodle soups or marinades. Wasabi is prepared by grating the edible part of the plant, the root, into small shreds. |