* TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SEASONING: Wasabi, or Japanese horseradish, is a root that’s freshly ground into a spicy paste in green colored spicy Japanese condiment that compliments a variety of foods, both from Japanese cuisine and the foods of other cultures. * WASABI AS A CONDIMENTS: Wasabi is usually served alongside sashimi or sushi with soy but also can be added to stews and soup like oden for a lift of warmth . Fresh wasabi paste loses its potency the longer it sits, so to achieve the freshest of flavor and heat. * HOW TO MAKE WASABI PASTE FROM WASABI POWDER: All you need to make wasabi paste is to mix 3 teaspoons of wasabi powder with 1 teaspoon of water and adjust for desired consistency.