{"product_id":"wasabi-paste-50-g-pi1v6","title":"Sprig Wasabi Paste - 50 gms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasabi is closely intertwined with Japanese history and is a vital part of its cuisine. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprig Wasabi paste has an unbelievable potency and adds a delightful bite to every dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tiny dab of this paste can even add an interesting dimension to vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can use it as a side with sushi, or roll it into sushi as one of the main ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWant to make great sushi? Or make your tempura sing in your mouth? \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe key ingredient that delivers a punch to both your sushi and your tempura is the wasabi paste. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSprig wasabi paste is now available in a convenient easy to use tube form.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat is wasabi? Wasabi has its origins in Japanese cuisine. Wasabi root is actually the stem of the plant that is ground into a fine paste and consumed with sushi and other Japanese dishes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is not spicy like a chilli paste, but it packs a wallop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt has a strong pungent taste that hits the roof of your nose rather than your tongue. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt has a bite that is similar to the Bengali kasundi but much more stronger and with a clean herbal taste.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasabi should be ingested in small quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt produces strong fumes that rise up and hits your nose and can potentially clear a nasal congestion!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasabi is also available in powder form that you need to mix with water to get the desired consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprig wasabi paste comes premixed in a tube that is ready to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use wasabi paste? Sprig wasabi paste can be used as a condiment with sushi and sashimi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can mix it with mayonnaise and add it to sandwich or use it as a creamy dip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can also use it as a dipping sauce for tempura\/ fritters\/ bajia\/ pakoras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA huge variety of hors d’oeuvres can be spiced up with wasabi paste. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can add it to deviled eggs, salmon with wasabi soy and honey sauce and who can forget the wasabi peas that are very a popular snack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasabi can also be used alongside fish like tuna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits? Seared tuna with wasabi butter sauce is the perfect dish for a Friday night indulgence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can also roast nuts with a little wasabi paste and it makes for an excellent snack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a vegetarian twist, you can use wasabi paste with cauliflower or sweet potatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are many ways wasabi can be incorporated into Indian cooking as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can experiment with wasabi coated aloo tikki or palak puris with wasabi mayo dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can also use it in your cocktails – wasabi martini, wasabi bloody mary, the list is endless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasabi, with its antibacterial properties, is very good for your health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasabi paste actually kills any bacteria that are present in the raw fish in sushi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts vapour is so strong that it is used to treat respiratory problems like cough, cold or sinus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasabi can also stimulate the appetite and remove toxins from the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder Sprig wasabi now for an unforgettable flavor!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"sprig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46748054520037,"sku":"SWP01","price":16.87,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2179\/7093\/files\/WasabiPaste.jpg?v=1746812250","url":"https:\/\/veehacart.ca\/products\/wasabi-paste-50-g-pi1v6","provider":"Veehacart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}