OT: The Food & Drinks Thread (Part 4)

[Treb]

There is wasabi being cultivated in Canada, but I assume the majority of it is exported.

Fresh Wasabi - Wasabi Essentials Ltd

North Americas only commercial grower of high-quality water-grown authentic Wasabi (Wasabia japonica).

100$ for 250 grams of Wasabi rhizomes
130$ for 100 grams of Wasabi freeze-dried powder

or 5.74$ per 100 grams for the fake stuff at Walmart.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Fresh Wasabi - Wasabi Essentials Ltd

100$ for 250 grams of Wasabi rhizomes
130$ for 100 grams of Wasabi freeze-dried powder

or 5.74$ per 100 grams for the fake stuff at Walmart.

Jeeze, I knew it'd be expensive, but didn't think it'd be that much. Is it possible to buy seeds and grow it yourself?

I'm glad that I don't even like wasabi too much.

 

[peate]

Last time I had it, it came out of a small tube. Was pretty potent too.

 

[Treb]

Jeeze, I knew it'd be expensive, but didn't think it'd be that much. Is it possible to buy seeds and grow it yourself?

I'm glad that I don't even like wasabi too much.

Doable but not that easy:
You Can Grow Wasabi In Your Back Yard — The Wasabi Store

Last time I had it, it came out of a small tube. Was pretty potent too.

That's fake wasabi. Wasabi loses it's hotness like 15 minutes after being grated, so it needs to be done to order just before eating.

 

[angusyoung]

A friend caught some of these guys,has to be the easiest type to catch and eat,skin and all!

 

[angusyoung]

Last time I had it, it came out of a small tube. Was pretty potent too.

Should have elaborated more replying previously but time constraints,c'est la vie! Had I know it would have spawned lectures and advertising blitz I would have refrained

Those type ''wasabi'' condiment have varying degrees of bite depending on the materials and formula utilized concocting said condiment. Always prudent to start with a small dab before going all out and regretting it.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Last time I had it, it came out of a small tube. Was pretty potent too.

From my understanding, that would be horseradish. Horseradish that they ruin by turning into fake wasabi.

 

[angusyoung]

Very hard to get since it loses quality within an hour of being grinded. I'm sure some restaurants can get it in Montreal, but you won't get 15$ sushi plates there ( unless there is a single piece on it ).

How much wasabi do you put on a single piece of fish,typically a pea sized amount suffices which is negligible in the overall scheme of things when factoring the actual fish which might cost and arm and a leg depending on type of fish and grade.

 

[angusyoung]

From my understanding, that would be horseradish. Horseradish that they ruin by turning into fake wasabi.

Don't forget the food coloring!

 

[angusyoung]

I like the delayed heat, after you've swallowed.

Creeper similarities

 

[angusyoung]

That's a one-time mistake. I recall being at a restaurant in Cuba with a buffet, and they had bowls of various chiles. I grabbed a few and one was terrifying. It was some hybrid of a scotch bonnet and was deadly.

Love Cuba! hope to get there again some day. Nice people and no offense to the maritime people,but the best lobster. The fantastic beaches don't hurt either.

 

[Treb]

How much wasabi do you put on a single piece of fish,typically a pea sized amount suffices which is negligible in the overall scheme of things when factoring the actual fish which might cost and arm and a leg depending on type of fish and grade.

If it's a restaurant with delivery, you can be 100% sure it's not real wasabi as it would go bad by the time it is delivered. Same thing with pre-made. It's pretty much only for omakase style sushi places as it pretty much requires you to grate it to order.

 

[angusyoung]

If it's a restaurant with delivery, you can be 100% sure it's not real wasabi as it would go bad by the time it is delivered. Same thing with pre-made. It's pretty much only for omakase style sushi places as it pretty much requires you to grate it to order.

No doubt! Not sure I'd ever have that type of food delivered to be honest,prefer making it ourselves,well she prefers doing it all by herself anyways.

 

[Holystik]

Pre Habs game meal.
My take on chinese rice with garlic and herbs pan fried squid.

 

[Mrb1p]

Any of you have an air fryer ? How do you like it ?

How quick is it to heat up
Does it generate a lot of heat from the outside?
How crispy are things?
Is it worth it?
What model do you have?

I dont run AC in my appartment so the oven is a big no-no for me in the summer, debating a charcoal or an air fryer right now.

Ive been looking for a Weber original or a master touch but theyre impossible to find right now, probably due to Covid.

 

[peate]

From my understanding, that would be horseradish. Horseradish that they ruin by turning into fake wasabi.

I think it was this brand; not 100% sure, but it looks familiar.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Fresh Wasabi - Wasabi Essentials Ltd

100$ for 250 grams of Wasabi rhizomes
130$ for 100 grams of Wasabi freeze-dried powder

or 5.74$ per 100 grams for the fake stuff at Walmart.

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They grow some in Oregon as well.

Our Mission and Values — The Wasabi Store

 

[ahmedou]

 

[Per Sjoblom]

I think it was this brand; not 100% sure, but it looks familiar.

I buy the real stuff at Uwajimaya, a Japanese grocery chain in the PNW. Very expensive for a small tube.

 

[Treb]

I think it was this brand; not 100% sure, but it looks familiar.

That's apparently the real stuff. Not as good as fresh wasabi, but real wasabi nonetheless.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Doable but not that easy:
You Can Grow Wasabi In Your Back Yard — The Wasabi Store



That's fake wasabi. Wasabi loses it's hotness like 15 minutes after being grated, so it needs to be done to order just before eating.

Any of you have an air fryer ? How do you like it ?

How quick is it to heat up
Does it generate a lot of heat from the outside?
How crispy are things?
Is it worth it?
What model do you have?

I dont run AC in my appartment so the oven is a big no-no for me in the summer, debating a charcoal or an air fryer right now.

Ive been looking for a Weber original or a master touch but theyre impossible to find right now, probably due to Covid.

I have a combo air fryer/toaster oven/ convection oven. Saved me in the summer because if I would have used the regular oven the whole apartment gets warm. It's very fast as well and the fries I have tried so far have been pretty crispy.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-TOA-65-AirFryer-toaster-oven-6/dp/B07MRG5F4J

 

[Holystik]

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Are you portuguese?
I love me some sardines!
Seems like some serious delicious dishes.

 

[peate]

That's apparently the real stuff. Not as good as fresh wasabi, but real wasabi nonetheless.

I wasn't the purchaser, so I couldn't tell you. It was tasty in a small pea size dabs. Goes great with shrimp stuffed rice paper rolls.

 

[Holystik]

Any of you have an air fryer ? How do you like it ?

How quick is it to heat up
Does it generate a lot of heat from the outside?
How crispy are things?
Is it worth it?
What model do you have?

I dont run AC in my appartment so the oven is a big no-no for me in the summer, debating a charcoal or an air fryer right now.

Ive been looking for a Weber original or a master touch but theyre impossible to find right now, probably due to Covid.

1. Heats faster than an oven. It is fast!
2. Does not generate much heat outside.
3. It is surprisingly really crispy!
4. It is really worth it. If you wanna recreate the oil fried foods add a spoon of oil of your choice in the airfryer basket. No need to change oil, no crazy indoor smell, no mess and healthier.
5. Brand is Insignia. Mine is a cheap a one around 100$ but very reliable.

 

[Holystik]

That's apparently the real stuff. Not as good as fresh wasabi, but real wasabi nonetheless.

In my many trips to Japan when I go for sushi they oftenly grate it(wasabi root) in front of you make you a paste ball.
Delicious with some negi toro!