Wasabi paste — or more simply, "wasabi" — is produced by grating the stem of the wasabi plant (the wasabi rhizome). When this stem is grated, the plant's components break down almost immediately, ...

Though wasabi is most commonly served alongside Japanese dishes like sushi and sashimi, the paste is also a popular garnish or ingredient in some unexpected foods. Along with apple cider vinegar, ...

Wasabi is a spicy, bright-green condiment paste that is frequently served alongside sushi. Also called Japanese horseradish, it's known for its instant kick and lingering flavor that's similar to hot ...

TOKYO, July 12 (Reuters) - Masahiro Hoshina, a Japanese farmer, starts worrying about typhoon season months before it begins, haunted by memories of the heavy rains and landslides that washed away ...