Definition of wasabi Wasabi

We found 6 definitions of wasabi from 4 different sources.

What does wasabi mean?

Noun Plural: wasabis
wasabi - the thick green root of the wasabi plant that the Japanese use in cooking and that tastes like strong horseradish; in powder or paste form it is often eaten with raw fish
		condiment a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment; "mustard and ketchup are condiments"
wasabi - a Japanese plant of the family Cruciferae with a thick green root
		herbaceous plant, herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities

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wasabi (Noun)
A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Wasabia japonica.
wasabi (Noun)
An imitation of this condiment made from horseradish with green dye.

wasabi
A member of the Brassicaceae family, which originally grew in Japan and the island of Sakhalin and whose root is used as a hot spice.

Wasabi is a spice from the cabbage family. Its root is used as a spice and has a very strong flavor. The root is smashed up into paste for people to eat. Its hotness is more like hot mustard or horseradish than chili pepper because it irritates the nose more than the tongue. When too much is eaten, a very painful feeling will shoot up to your nose. The plant grows naturally in Japan. It is often eaten with sushi.

Wasabi needs clean water and cool climate. It is difficult to grow Wasabi. There are two ways to grow wasabi. One way grows wasabi in water. The other way grows wasabi in field.

Major sources of Wasabi are Shizuoka prefecture, Nagano prefecture, Shimane prefecture, Yamanashi prefecture, Iwate prefecture in Japan. Other source of Wasabi include China, New Zealand, Taiwan.