Side Wasabi Recipe
Make Side Wasabi Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Wasabi Sauce
Garnish & Serving
Method
Wasabi Sauce
- 1
Combine base emulsifiers
In a small mixing bowl, add 3 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt. Whisk them together until smooth and slightly airy.
- 2
- 3
Adjust flavor and texture
Whisk in 1 teaspoon sesame oil for nuttiness, then add up to 1 teaspoon water if the sauce is too thick for dipping. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; taste and adjust—add more wasabi if you want more heat (start in 1/2 teaspoon increments).
- 4
Rest to meld
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 15 minutes (up to 1 hour) to allow flavors to meld and the wasabi to bloom. Stir again before serving.
Garnish & Serving
- 5
When ready to serve, transfer the wasabi sauce to a small ramekin or dipping bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds over the top and scatter 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallions. Serve with an optional lemon wedge on the side for guests who want a brighter lift.
- 6
Use the Side Wasabi as a condiment for sushi, sashimi, tempura, grilled fish, steak, roasted vegetables, or as a spicy dipping sauce for fries and sandwiches. Keeps covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days—stir before each use.