Using Wasabi Salt to Elevate Your Wagyu Dishes

The spicy kick of wasabi has long been used to enhance the flavors of sushi and sashimi. But this herbaceous ingredient isn't limited to these types of dishes. Wasabi can be used to complement to everything from sandwiches and soups to salads and steaks. If you don't have authentic wasabi on hand or wish to experiment with different uses for its flavor profile, consider using wasabi salt in your cooking instead.

What Is Wasabi Salt?

Wasabi salt originates from Japanese horseradish and features all the benefits of premium grated wasabi in a granulated form. When served as a condiment or incorporated into sauces, stews, dressings and more, the stem of the plant is grated and used in its raw state - wasabi salt allows for an innovative and fun way to incorporate wasabi into your diet.

How to Use Wasabi Salt

Wasabi salt is made by combining wasabi with sea salt. Unlike regular salt which may be incorporated at any point while preparing a dish, wasabi salt is typically used as a "finishing salt," meaning it should be applied once the dish is ready to serve. By doing this, you avoid losing any of the subtle wasabi flavor during the cooking process. It has a very concentrated flavor, and a little goes a long way when incorporating into your dish.

There are many different ways to incorporate wasabi into some of your favorite foods with wasabi salt. Consider adding it to steaks, sushi, poke or even popcorn to give your meal or snack the ideal amount of wasabi flavor.

Preparing Wagyu with Wasabi Salt

whole One way to enjoy wasabi salt is by using it to finish Wagyu beef. Salt is commonly used while cooking Wagyu to enhance its rich, buttery flavors and contribute to a more robust crust on the steak's exterior. Wasabi salt, on the other hand, can impart a spicy and herbaceous flavor that beautifully complements the richness of the steak.

Add wasabi salt to whole Wagyu steaks or sprinkle it over cubed or thinly sliced Wagyu to create a memorable gastronomic experience. We recommend using authentic A5 Japanese Wagyu for a premium flavor profile.

If you'd like to enhance the Wasabi flavor even further, use premium grated wasabi with your Wagyu dish as well. You can serve it as a condiment and enjoy a small dab of wasabi with each bite. True wasabi lovers may also mix it with butter to create a compound wasabi butter, marinade Wagyu with it ahead of time, or incorporate it into a creamy sauce to drizzle over your steak just before serving. If you plan to use grated wasabi for any of these applications, use a lighter sprinkle of wasabi salt to avoid making the dish too spicy.