Re: [CH] Wasabi Blobs
Andy B (quark@www.erols.com)
Mon, 23 Nov 1998 01:22:55 -0500
Myron,
Tasty sounding recipe.
You reminded me that the first time I augmented my wasabi, many years ago,
I blobed it in right here in Gaithersburg, Md. -- wakes one up!
Now, I mix 2 pts soy, 1 pt wasabi -- and just a little PureCap for fun.
Makes a tasty dip for tempura.
Andy.
Myron Menaker wrote:
> If you chile-heads are looking for something a little different to go
> with your Thanksgiving turkey, ham, roast...
>
> Try "Wasabi Mashed Potatoes." For the uninitiated, wasabi is that green
> Japanese horseradish which can (literally) take your breath away! Remind
> me to tell you some day about the time I accidentally wolfed down a blob
> of wasabi in a dimly-lit restaurant in Yokosuka, Japan......woweeeee!!
>
> Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
>
> 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes
> 1 pound turnips
> 1 teaspoon wasabi paste* (or more!)
> 2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable broth
> 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
> Cracked mixed peppercorns
> Chives, snipped or chopped
> Peel red potatoes and cut into 2-inch chunks.
> Put potatoes in
> bowl of cold water as you peel them to prevent
> discoloration.
> Peel turnips and cut into 2-inch chunks.
> Steam potatoes and turnips in large steamer
> until fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
> Put potatoes and turnips through ricer.
> Blend together wasabi paste and chicken
> broth. Stir into
> potatoes along with salt and bit of cracked
> peppercorns.
> Spoon into warm serving bowl. Garnish with
> additional cracked
> peppercorns and a few snipped chives.
>
> * Wasabi is available at large super-markets and Asian groceries.
>
> Happy Thanksgiving!
>
> Myron at the beach...
>
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