Learn How To Grate Wasabi with these simple steps and enhance your favourite recipe’s with your own homemade grated wasabi.
How To Grate Wasabi
Make sure the wasabi is stored cool, but never frozen.
Use a very fine grater. Japanese sharkskin graters (pictured) are ideal.
Hold wasabi at 45 degrees to the surface and grate in a circular motion to mix the grated wasabi around and around; this combines the chemicals that create the pungent flavour.
If necessary, add a drop of water to moisten the freshly ground paste.
Let the fresh paste rest for 3-5 minutes before consuming, as this allows its full, sweet flavour and intense heat to build up.
Grate only enough for immediate use, as wasabi loses its flavour about 30 minutes after you grate it.
If cooking with wasabi, avoid heating it too much; the heat causes the flavour to volatilise quickly.
