— LEAVES, FLOWERS, SPROUTS & CRESSES
Wasabi leaves
Wasabi leaf is a large, heart-shaped leaf with a mild spicy wasabi flavour. Thinly sliced wasabi leaf, marinated with ponzu sauce makes creates a rich, bold, citrus salad. Wasabi leaf is popular in Japan and is often baked in tempura batter or stir-fried.
Availability wasabi leaves
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Wasabi originates from Japan, where wasabi has been cultivated for hundreds of years. This often happens in shaded mountain rivers. Our wasabi leaves are grown in greenhouses in the Westland. Wasabi is planted in the spring and takes up to 18 months to grow big enough to harvest. The leaf, stems and root can all be eaten.
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How to store
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
How to eat
Thinly sliced in ponzu sauce, they make for a rich, bold, citrusy salad. Wasabi leaf is popular in Japan, fried in tempura batter or stir-fried in noodles and stews.
