Powdered real wasabi will still be expensive, but should have the benefit of being used when you need it. True wasabi will contain wasabia japonica, while faux wasabi (and most of us will have to ...

Despite its vibrant green hue and pungent kick, most wasabi outside of Japan is a blend of horseradish, mustard powder, and ...

It's grainy and slightly wet with quite a sharp flavor, but it's not as punishing as the reconstituted powdered kind, though it can definitely be strong. Secondly, as soon as fresh wasabi has been ...