wasabi
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate UK //wɐsˈɑːbi// wasabi
n. a strong-tasting green paste made from a plant in the mustard family. It is often served with sushi to add a spicy kick.
n. a pungent green paste made from the rhizome of a plant in the Brassicaceae family. Frequently served with sushi or sashimi to enhance the flavor profile.
I always put a little wasabi on my sushi.
The chef grated the fresh wasabi root to serve alongside the raw tuna for a more authentic dining experience.
While horseradish is a common substitute in Western markets, authentic wasabi provides a more delicate and aromatic heat that disappears quickly on the tongue.
Borrowed from Japanese 山葵 (wasabi).