hashioki

Wasabi root

Origin : Japan

Made of : porcelain - potery

Classification : plants / vegetables

Maker : ?

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About "wasabi" (wasabi - ワサビ or わさび(山葵), earlier 和佐比) :

Wasabi is known as the Japanese horseradish. It's colour is green and it is generally used as a paste. It adds a kick to sushis and many other dishes. Wasabi grows next to streams, and it is mainly the root which is eaten even if the leaves and flowers are edible.


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Wasabi field on a river bend
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Wasabi leaves and flowers