What is the Green spicy stuff in sushi?
What is served with wasabi and sushi?
What is a sushi condiment called?
Gari is often served and eaten after sushi, and is sometimes called sushi ginger. It may also simply be called pickled ginger. In Japanese cuisine, it is considered to be essential in the presentation of sushi.
Most wasabi paste is fake! Over 95% of wasabi served in sushi restaurants does not contain any real wasabi. Most fake wasabi is made from a blend of horseradish, mustard flour, cornstarch and green food colorant. This means that most people who think they know wasabi have actually never tasted the stuff!
Wasabi is actually very closely related to other types of vegetable plant-based condiments that you know and love. Wasabi is similar in nature to cabbage, mustard, and horseradish. Of the three, wasabi is most related and similar to horseradish. In fact, wasabi is often referred to as Japanese horseradish.
Part of a sushi chef’s artistry is the use of colorful garnishes and condiments, most notably a vivid green paste and a mound of delicate pink slices. The green paste is wasabi, a fiery relative of horseradish, while the pink garnish is pickled ginger or “gari” in Japanese.
Wasabi
Wasabi is the green paste that you will find served with sushi dishes. It is very spicy and should be used lightly. However, it plays a vital role in your meal. Wasabi aids digestion and helps keep the fish safe for eating.
