Wasabi Butter

Most Wasabi is powdered horseradish, how ever it varies greatly from brand to brand - so you will need to adjust the Wasabi according to your brand and your preference. Cooking time is chilling time. Herb butters are a nifty way to spice up any meal. I like herbed butters as a quick easy way to flavor frozen or canned veggies. Just add a dab of herbed butter and heat up the veggies. You can substitute margarine for the butter. If you choose to use dried herbs instead of fresh use 1 1/2 times the amount called for.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 5 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 8  ounces sweet unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 cup wasabi powder
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh chives
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Let butter soften to room temperature.
2. Beat in other ingredients.
3. Pack butter into molds or crocks or form balls with a melon baller.
4. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
5. Can be stored for upto 1 month in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.