wasabi

• Sustantivo que designa una planta japonesa de raíz gruesa y verde, de sabor picante similar al rábano picante, muy usada en gastronomía, a menudo servida como pasta acompañando pescado crudo.

A noun referring to a Japanese plant with a thick green root that has a pungent, horseradish-like flavor, commonly used in cooking and often served as a paste with raw fish.

1. B1formalculinary

   A Japanese plant of the family Cruciferae with a thick green root, used in cooking.

   wasabi (planta japonesa)

   • Wasabi is traditionally grown in the cool mountain streams of Japan.
   • The wasabi plant requires specific conditions to thrive.
   • Fresh wasabi is much more flavorful than the paste.

2. Culinary condimentA2formalculinary

   The thick green root of the wasabi plant, used in Japanese cooking; it has a strong, pungent flavor similar to horseradish and is often served with raw fish.

   Condimento culinario wasabi

   • Sushi is often served with soy sauce and wasabi.
   • The wasabi paste added a sharp kick to the dish.
   • He mixed a small amount of wasabi into the dipping sauce.