1
: a condiment that is prepared from the ground thick pungent greenish rhizome of an Asian herb (Eutrema japonicum synonym Wasabia japonica) of the mustard family and is similar in flavor and use to horseradish
also
: the rhizome
2
: the herb that yields wasabi
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One of Noko Nashville's signature dishes is the Blue Fin Tuna Crudo, a Chef's cut of tuna made with Wakame, truffle mustard soy sauce, pickled wasabi and crispy onion.
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Hopefully, no one has gotten wasabi in their eye tonight.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Next, they are coated with the Doritos chips, topped with sriracha sauce and sweet sushi sauce and garnished with ginger and wasabi.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Aug. 2024
His recipe includes some eyebrow-raising ingredients, including wasabi, apples, and frozen peas.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Hopefully, no one has gotten wasabi in their eye tonight.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Next, they are coated with the Doritos chips, topped with sriracha sauce and sweet sushi sauce and garnished with ginger and wasabi.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Aug. 2024
His recipe includes some eyebrow-raising ingredients, including wasabi, apples, and frozen peas.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Wasabi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wasabi. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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