What is wasabi, really? Learn why most wasabi served in America is actually horseradish, how the real plant differs, and how to make the classic green paste at home.

Picture a vivid green smear next to your sushi roll. The tiny kick-in-the-nose that makes your eyes water and your date question your life choices. Yes, we’re talking about wasabi. It’s one of the world’s most misunderstood condiments, but that stops righ...

Wasabi or Japanese horseradish is a plant of the family Brassicaceae, which also includes horseradish and mustard in other genera. The plant is native to Japan, the Russian Far East including Sakhalin, and the Korean Peninsula. It grows naturally along st...

Chinese mustard begins with brown mustard seeds, just like many other mustards with a kick, including spicy brown and whole grain.