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There are two essential tips to getting the best possible experience from real wasabi
paste: it has to be made fresh, and it must be grated to just the right texture.
The importance of correct grating can’t be overstated. The prized flavour and incredible
aroma of wasabi is created by ‘tearing apart’ the individual wasabi cells and mixing the
ingredients within. This sets off a chemical reaction and after giving the paste a few
moments to rest and develop its flavour, WOW!
To achieve just the right texture, a very fine grater is needed. Utensils such as cheese
or nutmeg graters just don’t do the job properly as they are too coarse and ‘slice’
rather than ‘grind and mix’.
Typically the Japanese use a sharkskin grater (samegawa oroshi) as the texture of the sharkskin grates the wasabi to a smooth paste. The wasabi is held at 45degrees to the surface and grated in a circular motion as this achieves a good balance of grinding and mixing.
To help you enjoy your fresh wasabi and get just the right texture, we offer traditional Japanese sharkskin graters and budget-priced ceramic graters and both can be purchased using our secure PayPal online shopping cart or added to your order for fresh wasabi products.
Authentic sharkskin graters imported direct from Japan.
These beautiful wooden graters will help you prepare the perfect fresh wasabi paste as well as brighten up your table with their authentic look.
Grating surface is approx. 80 x 70mm. $39.00 inc GST.
Temporarily out of stock
An economically-priced ceramic grater to help you get your fresh wasabi paste in a hurry. Dishwasher safe.
Available in the following colours: Pale Blue, Mustard, Pale Pink (White is currently out of stock).
Grating surface is approx. 85 x 50mm. $12.50 inc GST.
