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What exactly is Wasabi??

Discussion in 'Off Topic [BG]' started by IAMERICCOCHRANE, Jun 29, 2003.

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  1. Jun 29, 2003 #1
    IAMERICCOCHRANE

    IAMERICCOCHRANE Guest

    Nov 29, 2002
    Arvada, Colorado
    Ok ive seen that video making fun of the "WASSSUPPP" commercials with "WASABIIIIIIII" and ive seen some idiot on Jackass: The Movie snort some of it. But after all this I still have no clue what wasabi is. Is it a vegetable or alcoholic drink? I don't know. Please inform me. Peace
     
  2. Jun 29, 2003 #2
    HeavyDuty

    HeavyDuty Supporting Curmudgeon Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Jun 26, 2000
    Central Texas
    R-e-a-l-l-y strong and hot horseradish!
     
  3. Jun 29, 2003 #3
    Nick Gann

    Nick Gann Talkbass' Tubist in Residence

    Mar 24, 2002
    Silver Spring, MD
    Real wasabi is a very very strong puree/sause made of japanese horseradish (which is naturally green).

    Most wasabi that you buy in stores is regular horseradish puree/sause with green food coloring.
     
  4. Jun 29, 2003 #4
    Nick Gann

    Nick Gann Talkbass' Tubist in Residence

    Mar 24, 2002
    Silver Spring, MD
    as in so strong, it can permanantly damage your nasal nerves if you snort it like they did on jackass.
     
  5. Jun 29, 2003 #5
    Nick Gann

    Nick Gann Talkbass' Tubist in Residence

    Mar 24, 2002
    Silver Spring, MD
    as in so hot, its like a red hot branding iron being rammed up your nose if you snort it like they did on jackass.
     
  6. Jun 29, 2003 #6
    IAMERICCOCHRANE

    IAMERICCOCHRANE Guest

    Nov 29, 2002
    Arvada, Colorado
    Are you speaking from personal experience Nick???
     
  7. Jun 29, 2003 #7
    Nick Gann

    Nick Gann Talkbass' Tubist in Residence

    Mar 24, 2002
    Silver Spring, MD
    *cough* no, err.... why would you say uhh... that? ;)
     
  8. Jun 29, 2003 #8
    furiously funky

    furiously funky Guest

    Dec 28, 2002
    Toronto
    i dont think the guy on jackass (stevo??) needs to worry about hurting himself. it seems like he'd be too dumb to notice anyway.
     
  9. Jun 29, 2003 #9
    By-Tor

    By-Tor Guest

    Apr 13, 2000
    Sacramento, CA
    Wasabi is awesome.
    I love that stuff.

    Basically it is a condiment for Sushi.
     
  10. Jun 29, 2003 #10
    Woodchuck

    Woodchuck

    Apr 21, 2000
    Atlanta (Grant Park!)
    Gallien Krueger for the last 12 years!
    Japanese horseradish. Awesome nasal passage clearer!
     
  11. Jun 29, 2003 #11
    Andrew Noury

    Andrew Noury Guest

    Feb 4, 2002
    Ottawa, Ontario Canada
    Like many have said above but if you like the hot stuff you should definately find a good sushi bar and give it a try.

    Start small though... it will mess you up!
     
  12. Jun 29, 2003 #12
    IAMERICCOCHRANE

    IAMERICCOCHRANE Guest

    Nov 29, 2002
    Arvada, Colorado
    ok, you all gave me Wasabiphobia. now im scared to try it in seeing it will probably burn a hole through my throat. I like hot stuff but I think Ill stick to my tobasco thank you very much.
     
  13. Jun 29, 2003 #13
    Nick Gann

    Nick Gann Talkbass' Tubist in Residence

    Mar 24, 2002
    Silver Spring, MD
    Do not eat it on its own though. Try it on a piece of sushi like suggested. Even a small amount will mess you up if it is alone.
     
  14. Jun 29, 2003 #14
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    You can't have sushi without wasabi and pickled ginger. YUM!!!
     
  15. Jun 29, 2003 #15
    HeavyDuty

    HeavyDuty Supporting Curmudgeon Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Jun 26, 2000
    Central Texas
    Yeah, I love it on sushi & maki roll, but for a real taste treat - wasabi peas!
     
  16. Jun 30, 2003 #16
    PICK

    PICK Guest

    Jan 27, 2002
    Sydney, Australia
    My thoughts exactly!!!
     
  17. Jun 30, 2003 #17
    fretlessb1

    fretlessb1 Guest

    Apr 29, 2002
    Villa Park, Illinois , 60181
    Used in Moderation to start or suffer, of course mixing soy sauce with Wasabi, then one's favored Sushi and Ginger.
     
  18. Jun 30, 2003 #18
    geshel

    geshel

    Oct 2, 2001
    Seattle
    It's not the same kind of hot as tobasco and other pepper products. They have oils that cause burning sensation in you gums and tongue; this is more about gases that go up into your nasal passages when you eat the food, and burn.

    Think more along the lines of hot mustard (mmm, BBQ pork with some hot mustard and sesame seeds!) and plain old horseradish.

    If hot peppers are like sticking your tongue on a hot burner, hot mustard / horseradish is more like you had gas fumes in your sinuses, and you just lit them. *fwoof*

    One good thing about this stuff is it doesn't burn on the way back out. ;)
     
  19. Jun 30, 2003 #19
    fretlessb1

    fretlessb1 Guest

    Apr 29, 2002
    Villa Park, Illinois , 60181
    'One good thing about this stuff is it doesn't burn on the way back out.'

    And it'll clean out the nasal passages rather well...
     
  20. Jun 30, 2003 #20
    Razor

    Razor Guest

    Sep 22, 2002
    Dallas
    You bet...that's good stuff!
     
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