Powerful Wasabi Sushi Sauce Recipe That’ll Wake Your Tastebuds

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We are sharing a wasabi sauce recipe with you. It is easier to dip sushi rolls in the sauce than paste. 

This recipe is ideal for those who don’t want to get the bottled version and want to make a healthier version with clean ingredients. 

If you don’t want to put wasabi paste on your sushi, you can make this delicious sauce in a few minutes and dip sushi rolls or sashimi into it. 

Wasabi sushi sauce recipe

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Creamy Homemade Wasabi Sushi Sauce

Joost Nusselder
This wasabi sauce for sushi will make your eyes widen, and your tastebuds come alive. If you like a bit of a kick with your sushi, this is it!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 10 people

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup wasabi powder
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 tbsp mustard (Dijon preferably)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Place the wasabi powder, rice vinegar, and mustard in the food processor.
  • Slowly add in the water while the machine is turned on. 
  • Next, pour the oil in slowly until the mixture turns into a slightly thick sauce. 
  • Add the salt and let the processor mix the sauce for about one minute.
  • Once ready, put the sauce in a squeeze bottle or serving dish. 
Keyword Sushi, Wasabi
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Cooking tips

The trick to making it creamy is slowly adding the liquid ingredients, so everything has time to mix and settle. Once the water is in, grab the oil so you can pour that in right after.

Mixing it all doesn’t have to take that long, so just a minute is fine after everything is in.

Substitutes & variations

How to substitute Dijon mustard with other mustards

Dijon mustard has a particular type of mustard flavor and consistency, so substituting it with other types of mustard will result in a different flavor and texture.

For example, using yellow mustard will make the sauce tarter, while using whole-grain mustard will make it more grainy.

The sauce does need a bit of mustard though, so you should have some on hand.

Substitute wasabi powder with wasabi paste

Of course, some type of wasabi is paramount in this sauce. If you can’t find any wasabi powder, then go ahead and use wasabi paste.

The amount you’ll need to use will depend on how spicy you want the sauce to be, so start with a little and add more to taste.

If you don’t have either of those items, then regular old horseradish will work in a pinch. It’s not the same, but it’ll still give you some wasabi flavor.

Substitute for rice vinegar

There are a few different types of vinegar that can be used as a substitute for rice vinegar. The most common substitutes are white vinegar and apple cider vinegar.

White vinegar is the most similar in acidity, while apple cider vinegar will add a bit of sweetness to the sauce. If you use either of these substitutes, you may want to add a bit more sugar to the recipe to balance out the flavors.

Here’s another sauce variation I like:

Also read: these are the best sushi sauce recipes to make at home

How to use wasabi sauce with sushi

This sauce is the perfect condiment for sushi. Whether you’re using it as a dipping sauce or topping, it’ll add a nice flavor to your sushi rolls.

If you’re using it as a dipping sauce, you can dip the sushi directly into the sauce or use a brush to apply it. If you’re using it as a topping, simply spoon a small amount onto each piece of sushi.

Storage

This sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. Be sure to put it in an airtight container so it doesn’t lose flavor.

Conclusion

And that’s all there is to it! This wasabi sushi sauce recipe is simple and takes a few minutes to make. So the next time you’re in the mood for some delicious sushi, try it. Enjoy!

Also read: these sushi sauce names will help you decide your next roll

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Joost Nusselder, the founder of Bite My Bun is a content marketer, dad and loves trying out new food with Japanese food at the heart of his passion, and together with his team he's been creating in-depth blog articles since 2016 to help loyal readers with recipes and cooking tips.