Why is There WASABI in Sushi? #Shorts

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We use raw fish to make sushi, so wasabi was helpful for preventing any sicknesses that could be caused by it. Nowadays, wasabi is also attracting attention for its ability to prevent cerebral thrombosis and myocardial infarction, and even alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.

The culture is believed to have started around the last half of the Edo period when the 和食 washoku culture bloomed, so the combination of sushi and wasabi could have existed for
more than 200 years. Recently, there are more and more people who dislike wasabi, and at the cheaper sushi restaurants and packs sold at supermarkets, it has become common for sushi
to not have wasabi in them, but provided separately.

While some say that the separation of wasabi will help sushi to become more popular abroad too, others say that we are losing a very important part of our traditional food culture.

What do you think? Please let me know in the comments!

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[ateast]

I would like to try a true wasabi: All I have had is horseradish dyed green.

[nooneishere]

In my opinion, wasabi is key flavour in sushi. It gives a tang that can’t be found in the fish, and is actually quite refreshing.

[perdidoatlantic]

Shogo has a great voice.
He should make audiobooks.

[Cosmiccoffeecup]

Nothing clears the sinus like wasabi. I like the kick it gives to my sushi as well.

[slimee]

I mean, most Wasabi sold in the west is not much Wasabi and more Horseradish with food coloring

[mcdoctorglock]

Don't stop the Wasabi, I love it! I liked it so much I mix it in my tartar sauce with fish sandwiches, with mayonnaise in turkey or roast beef sandwiches, or even to spice up some of quick and easy Ramen noodle bowls. Last year we grew some horseradish in our garden, but it didn't make it and died off by harvest time.

[zaidkidwai]

Wasabi is the quickest way to clear sinuses, better than any spray or medicine I’ve had lol

[machina]

I've only ever had western wasabi, which is a horseradish mix, but I like it a lot. I'd love to try true Japanese wasabi someday.

[AlexKS]

It can alleviate heart attacks, I never knew that and I definitely need to remember that because heart attacks are common in my family.

[lunarsuperstar]

it is just like putting cream in the carbonara sauce... it is something that is made for "praticality", but it also somewhat destroys the original recipe and becomes something similar, but very different at the same time.

the wasabi used in sushis at proper restaurants is very different from the ones we see being sold "broadly" today. some/most currently served/sold wasabi taste/feel (texture) terrible, so I agree that for most "packaged" sushis it should be put appart, as it is most of the times a terrible quality wasabi. But at good restaurants, it should be made with fresh wasabi, unless the client especifically asks to remove it.

[gcvrsa]

Wasabi is delicious—in small quantities! :D I don’t know why hot chiles don’t bother me anywhere near as much as wasabi, horseradish, and mustard. But, real wasabi sells for over $100/lb in the US, or over 20, 000 JPY per kilo, and it’s only available in major cities like New York and Seattle (a small city with a large Japanese American population).

[amo]

Hello! Love the video. For anyone wondering, cerebral thrombosis is essentially a brain hemorrage, or bleeding in the brain. Mycodardial infarction is also the medical term for heart attack. So it seems wasabi has some pretty great health benefits!

[chagear]

I love al the wasabi that I have tried (Texan here). I had some good stuff in Tokyo while I was there, I really enjoyed it!

[scottlibman]

Sushi without wasabi is like a day without sunshine.

[Quilting_sky]

I love wasabi and horseradish (if wasabi is not attainable) with sushi. I love how it feels refreshing on the palate together with the raw fish. Yum

[SilverStrikeSS]

Greetings Shogo 😁 to me personally, wasabi is an important element that has to be there with sushi.. it is my favourite 😍

[LordWhatever]

I love wasabi in my sushi. I'm not a purist but I agree they go well together.

[erickchandra]

yeah, wasabi can hit your nose horribly, but its flavour still good n very distinctive.
As non Japanese I don't mind to eat wasabi. Wasabi gives a character in Japanese cuisine, n of course, the uniqueness of sushi.

[metallicafan]

Cool video, I learned something new. Thanks.

[wengs]

I like wasabi, its spicy but it doesnt stay in the mouth for long. You feel it in the nasal though.