Wasabi

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• To: m*@ucdavis.edu
• Subject: Wasabi
• From: B*@monterey.edu (Barry Garcia)
• Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 04:25:28 -0700
• Content-ID: <msg372896.thr-74413d.f7aeb.part0@monterey.edu>

Some one a while back wondered about wasabi and why it wasnt available
outside japan. THis passage may explain why: 

     Wasabi: A very popular seasoning that goes well
     with seafood. It is always eaten with sushi and
     sashimi. Vividly green, wasabi has a strong scent
     and spicy taste. The proper way to grate wasabi is
     on sharkskin. If unavailable, use a finely tooth grater
     in order enhance flavor. Wasabi grows very slowly
     in clean streams thus it is expensive raw. Wasabi is
     sold in powder or in tubes of paste.

As you can see it needs LOTS of water and grows slow. I got the above
passage from :
http://www.osakagas.co.jp/webcooking/dailyjc/dic/ingr.html#anchor19
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