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Let's guess what it is
this
Isn't it mustard???
Photo: Ye Jun
What we usually call "mustard"
There are actually three kinds of mustard, wasabi and horseradish
They are different parts of the three plants
The main edible part of horseradish is the root (white)
The main edible part of wasabi is the underground stem (green)
Mustard, on the other hand, is the seed of mustard (yellow)
The reason why it is all green
It is because the color substance is added during processing
Neither horseradish nor wasabi is true mustard
"Mustard" is just a general term for them
Yellow mustard is usually found in a variety of Western dishes
It is used as a sauce for spreading grilled meat
In Japanese cuisine
You can also occasionally see the figure of yellow mustard
Wasabi sauce is one of the most representative spices in Japan
The most common partners are sushi and sashimi
On the one hand, it is used for sterilization
On the other hand, it enhances the appetite
Despite the smell and taste of wasabi sauce
It bears a slight resemblance to yellow mustard
But the two of them are not really the same thing
Wasabi is very picky about the growing environment
Usually on a clean, flowing riverbed
Grow for 2-4 years before fully mature
therefore
Real wasabi root is also more expensive
Because the spicy taste of wasabi is easy to volatilize
Some Japanese restaurants even choose fresh grinding
to better restore its flavor
Horseradish is also called horse radish
The taste is similar to that of wasabi
Since horseradish is not so demanding for the growing environment
So the price is cheaper than wasabi
Our common mustard spicy
The ingredients are also horseradish
By the way
Mustard-flavored cookies
It's also knocking delicious oh~