Best Japanese Wasabi Marinade Recipes

WASABI-SOY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small liquid measuring cup or a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1/4 cup water, the garlic, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and wasabi paste. Whisk to combine, or, if using a jar, seal tightly and shake vigorously until emulsified. Taste and add more wasabi if you like; the wasabi flavor will intensify as the vinaigrette sits.
• Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. This tastes great with any green salad, of course, but also with raw, crunchy vegetables, like cucumbers, sugar snap peas and thinly sliced asparagus.

JAPANESE WASABI SOY SALMON

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, wasabi, and sesame oil in a plastic bag or bowl and add fish. Marinate for at least 5 minutes or more, turning occasionally to coat.
• Remove fish and keep leftover marinade.
• Spay cooking pan with spray and broil salmon on each side for 2-4 minutes.
• Add remaining marinade and cook for another 2 minutes or until done.
• Serve with pink sushi ginger, brown rice and vegetables (not included in calories).

HOMEMADE WASABI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the wasabi powder, vinegar, and mustard.
• Add 1/4 cup of water and with the machine on, slowly pour in the oil to form a lightly thickened sauce.
• Add the salt and process briefly.
• The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.
• Shake or stir before using.

WASABI MAYONNAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix wasabi powder and water to form a paste. Let sit for 1 minute, then add mayonnaise.

JAPANESE WASABI MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix together wasabi, mustard and sake until dry ingredients dissolve; add rest of ingredients, mixing well.
• Add marinade to fish or meat, covering all sides, in a ziploc plastic bag, removing as much air as possible (this reduces need for a lot of turning).
• Marinate food for several hours.
• Note: The pungency of the mustard and wasabi is reduced in this marinade. It happens whenever you combine any vinegar/sugar with these powders, as one does with prepared mustard. If you want a "sinus-clearing" effect, make a thick paste of either mustard or wasabi with just a small amount of water, and rub onto food within 30 minutes of eating. I recommend English mustard, as it is the hottest type. Coleman's is a good brand.