Ingredient Profile

Wasabi

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History — Wasabi

🌍 Japan (mountain stream valleys of Shizuoka and Nagano) 🕰️ ~10th century AD (Heian period, Japan)

Flavor pairings for Wasabi

Wasabi × Aged Parmesan

The isothiocyanate burn of wasabi cuts through the rich, crystalline fat of aged Parmesan. The heat cleanses the palate between each rich, umami-dense bite.

★ 84% heat-cleansing →

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