If you eat a lot of sushi and sashimi, you’re probably pretty familiar with wasabi. What is wasabi, though, other than that dollop of green paste on the side of your plate? This Japanese staple ...

Do you avoid that pasty green stuff that spices up your sushi? Well, a new Japanese study suggests a dab of wasabi on your raw fish and seaweed can boost your memory. The Tohoku University study ...

A bowl of wasabi paste next to a set of chopsticks - Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Are you one of those daring people who absolutely love the taste of spicy wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) with your ...

If you're a fan of sushi or Japanese cuisine, you've probably already experienced the zesty, vibrant touch that wasabi adds to your dishes. But did you know that what you think is wasabi probably ...

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Often referred to as Japanese horseradish, wasabi features a spicy root that lends an extremely strong flavor to sushi and other Oriental dishes. What does it do? Like other cruciferous vegetables -- ...

Are you one of those daring people who absolutely love the taste of spicy wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) with your salmon rolls, and you also have a green thumb when it comes to growing things at home?