This plant is so iconic as condiment for sushi dishes.

Currymates, you must’ve known that wasabi is a Japanese signature spice that is often used in sushi dishes. Wasabi is famous for its pungent taste and strong taste, which have a unique taste that is spicy like a chili and a hint of freshness like a mint. It is always eaten as a condiment to various meat and fish. 

But you may wonder why we rarely see wasabi farms outside Japan?

The wasabi plant is very difficult to grow outside of Japan. This is because wasabi is so sensitive to changes in environmental conditions in which it grows. You could say, wasabi is a very “spoiled” plant!

There are many specific requirements that must be met so that wasabi can grow well and produce the desired taste. One of them is that this plant needs a temperature of around 13-18 degrees Celsius to grow well and must be near a flowing body of water.

Because a stable temperature is an absolute requirement for wasabi to grow, this plant cannot be cultivated in places that have an unstable climate.

It doesn't stop there, although whole wasabi can last for a long time if stored properly, grated wasabi will only last about 30 minutes. After this time limit, the taste we want from wasabi will decrease drastically, or even just disappear.

This ultimately has an impact on the price of wasabi in the market, which tends to be very expensive.

But did you know Currymates? That one region in Indonesia has succeeded in becoming a place for wasabi cultivation!

The region mentioned is theDieng plateau. In those areas that have consistent low temperatures and many flowing springs, Dieng is an ideal place to cultivate wasabi. You can even buy local wasabi at a much cheaper price than imported wasabi from Japan.

However, you can find an easy way to get your hands on wasabi products. Housefoods provides Wasabi Powder you can buy online in your e-commerce of choice. You can add the wasabi taste to your food creation without the hassle of getting your hands on the fresh wasabi.

So, what menu will Currymates enjoy with wasabi later? Don’t be afraid to create your food using House Foods products that you can find easily in the supermarket and your e-commerce of choice!