Real wasabi has its price. Hand grated on an original wasabi grater - a must.

Sharp treasure for sushi lovers: How to distinguish real from fake wasabi

Ferdinand von Vopelius, 20.07.2023

In the land of the rising sun it has its origin and its high price: the genuine Japanese Wasabi - Falstaff search for the sharp truth, for about 170 euros per kilo.

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A look behind the green facade: unlike the widely used imitations, real wasabi captivates with its lumpiness. Japanese horseradish or horseradish is grated in the traditional way for this purpose, which gives it a unique texture that imitations de facto cannot match. It is the real wasabi that makes sushi an unforgettable taste experience - a spicy adventure for the senses that perfectly highlights the pure flavours of the Japanese dish. Incidentally, sushi is not a traditional Japanese food, but a method of preparation that originated for the preservation of freshwater fish around the Mekong River.

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