Can you imagine the face of the person who discovered wasabi for the very first time? He probably took a big bite of the root and made a GREAT face! Tonight I'm thankful for that wonderful root, wasabi. Have you every tried it in its freshest form? Not the paste you get out of a tube or even the pinch you get on a plate with sushi... I'm talkin' fresh wasabi. It is amazing. On one of our many trips to Inaka Sushi in Las Vegas, our favorite chef Tommy, brought out a spoonful of fresh wasabi for us. After we were convinced that he was not trying to kill us, we tried it! It was delightful, not overpowering. The flavor was clean, not eye-watering. It was a stark contrast to the small pinch of paste on the plate that we are accustomed to. Though a wasabi root costs upward of $30, the chef gave us a small pouch to bring home. He encouraged us to try it on a good steak. Clearly, he's a chef and knows what he's talking about. Tonight, I grilled a couple of NY Strips and served them beside a dollup of fresh wasabi and a side of asparagus. It was a perfect dinner, and the wasabi was a perfect complement to our steak.
So in essence, I am thankful for wasabi, for the hands that prepared it, and for the hospitality from which it was given.
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