Wasabi is known as "Japanese Horseradish" and is a root that is used as a spice and has an extremely strong flavor. It is a member of the Brassicaceae family which includes cabbages, horseradish and mustard. It produces vapors that stimulate the nasal passages more than the tongue. It's hotness is more akin to that of hot mustard. The plant grows naturally along stream beds in mountain river valleys in Japan.
Wasabi is often served with sushi or sashimi, usually accompanied with soy sauce. The two are sometimes mixed to form a single dipping sauce known as Wasabi-joyu.
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