Please note that the size of your wasabi roots may vary. Some roots may weigh approximately an ounce, while others can be 2 ounces or larger, with a few being slightly smaller. Occasionally, we may need to cut the root into pieces because our supplier sends us exceptionally large roots.
Beyond its traditional association with sushi or sashimi, wasabi offers an exceptional flavor profile that complements a diverse range of dishes. Try it with steak, oysters, white sauces like aioli or crème fraîche, mashed potatoes, salad dressings, and cold noodle dishes. It even adds a unique kick to Bloody Mary's!
It's essential to know that most commonly served "wasabi" might just be horseradish mixed with green food dye. You may have yet to experience the true taste of fresh wasabi!
Fresh wasabi, much like salt and butter, serves as a flavor enhancer, contributing a vegetable flavor reminiscent of asparagus or artichoke hearts while providing a delightful heat that enhances other flavors.
At our farm, we harvest genuine, real wasabi rhizomes, leaves, and stems, available year-round, straight from the farm. The pristine coastal mountain stream water in which it grows gives our wasabi a clean taste, distinct from some imported varieties cultivated in soil. We offer the vegetable itself, not processed powder or paste, so its heat and flavor remain uncompromised.
For optimal freshness, your wasabi will last up to two weeks in the refrigerator. However, please be aware that there might be a waiting period of up to a week after your order before we can ship the wasabi, as we harvest it only once a week. If you need it urgently, feel free to call or email us to check for immediate availability.
To maintain the freshness of your wasabi, wrap it in a moist paper towel and change it every other day. It's crucial to grate the wasabi immediately before use, as its flavor diminishes after approximately half an hour once grated. However, this characteristic only affects the grated wasabi, not the root itself.
In case you notice any part of the root turning brown or black, simply trim it off and discard it; it will not affect the rest of the root.
Choose our genuine farmed wasabi root from the USA to experience its deep, vegetal flavor akin to asparagus and artichoke hearts, perfectly complementing a wide array of dishes, including steak, oysters, noodles, potatoes, Matsutake, and, of course, fish.
Oregon Mushrooms has been sharing our passion for mushrooms with others via the Internet since our first eBay sale back in 1999. We started out smaller with a focus on high quality dried morel mushrooms but soon customers began asking after the availability of other types of mushrooms. As a result of this kind of demand, we've since expanded our high-quality inventory to offer a variety of dried and fresh seasonal and cultivated mushrooms as well as unique mushroom-related specialty and gift items, such as black truffle oil and white truffle oil and truffle butter and truffle sea salt. All of our products are GMO Free! We do not believe in selling anything that is genetically modified. We also sell berries and salts. If you need to reach us via phone, our number is 800-682-0036.
