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wasabi Definition

wa·sabi (sə bē)

noun

an herb (Eutrema wasabi) of the crucifer family, with greenish roots that are grated and used like horseradish in Japanese dishes

Etymology: Jpn

wasabi Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • mayonnaise: We particularly like pea shoot salad with wasabi mayonnaise.
  • mayo: Salmon Teriyaki Salad A slab of grilled salmon steak in teriyaki sauce on a bed of mixed salad served with wasabi mayo.
  • paste: Spread with a very tiny amount of wasabi paste, place the crab and avocado on top and roll into a cylinder.

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