Japanese Wasabi Marinade

By :( on May 09, 2002

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Ingredients

    1. 1 1/2 tablespoons wasabi powder
    2. 1 tablespoon dry mustard
    3. 1/3 cup Japanese sake
    4. 1/4 cup soy sauce
    5. 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
    6. 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
    7. 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Mix together wasabi, mustard and sake until dry ingredients dissolve; add rest of ingredients, mixing well.
  2. Add marinade to fish or meat, covering all sides, in a ziploc plastic bag, removing as much air as possible (this reduces need for a lot of turning).
  3. Marinate food for several hours.
  4. Note: The pungency of the mustard and wasabi is reduced in this marinade. It happens whenever you combine any vinegar/sugar with these powders, as one does with prepared mustard. If you want a "sinus-clearing" effect, make a thick paste of either mustard or wasabi with just a small amount of water, and rub onto food within 30 minutes of eating. I recommend English mustard, as it is the hottest type. Coleman's is a good brand.
 
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