What Exactly Is Wasabi? The Truth Behind the Green Paste
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Ever wondered what wasabi really is? That green paste beside your sushi might not be what you think. In this episode of History of Simple Things, we uncover the surprising truth about wasabi — what it actually is, why most of it is fake, and how the real stuff is grown, prepared, and used in Japan. Discover the rare plant behind real wasabi, why it’s so expensive, and how it became a vital part of Japanese food culture. You’ll never look at your sushi the same way again! 🍣🌿 Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: What exactly is wasabi? 00:54 – The real wasabi plant explained 02:20 – The fake wasabi most people eat 03:11 – Why real wasabi is so hard to grow 04:53 – How chefs prepare authentic wasabi 06:01 – Different types of wasabi products 07:14 – The science behind wasabi’s heat 07:34 – Final thoughts and outro #Wasabi #JapaneseFood #Sushi #HistoryOfSimpleThings #FoodFacts #WasabiVsHorseradish #HowItsMade #FoodHistory #JapaneseCulture #CookingSecrets If you enjoyed this video, please check out our other "binge-able" channels: 🍿 Bento's Story Box: www.youtube.com/@BentosSynopsisBox 🍿 History of Food www.youtube.com/@HistoryofFoodChannel 🍿 The Story of Animals www.youtube.com/@TheStoryofAnimalsChannel 🍿 Histories and Biographies: www.youtube.com/@HistoriesandBiographies 🍿 Explaining Everything: www.youtube.com/@ExplainingEverythingChannel 🍿 STRUCTURE: BEYOND www.youtube.com/@STRUCTURE_BEYOND Video edited by: Daniela C.
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