Wasabi & Avocado Mayonnaise
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Wasabi is a popular Japanese condiment most commonly used to give your sushi a kick, but can also be used in a variety of dishes for a serious flavour infusion. Similar to horseradish, but with an extra hot flavour and a bright green colour, wasabi can be a wonderful addition to mayonnaise which you can use to make any dish more exciting!

According to legend, wasabi was first discovered by the Heike clan who became farmers after their defeat at the Dan-no-Ura battle in the late 12th century. Initially used as a medicinal plant, wasabi soon became a food seasoning due to its bacteria killing properties and ability to aid digestion.

The heat of wasabi is different to the spice in chilli as the fiery hot flavour is not oil-based. This means that the hot flavour of wasabi only lasts for a few moments before dissipating. A tantalizing taste of intensity that is gone before you know what hit you!

This wasabi and avocado mayonnaise is amazing on Japanese food such as katsu or fried prawns, but is also perfect for giving any food a fantastically hot and intense flavour!

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Ingredients

• Wasabi Powder – 2 Teaspoons
• QP Mayonnaise – 45g
• Mirin – 1 Teaspoon
• Soy Sauce – 1 Teaspoon
• Avocado – Half
• Lime – Half
• Salt – 1/2 Teaspoon
• Pepper – Pinch

How to prepare

Begin by rinsing your avocado and then slicing in half before removing the skin and stone. We’ll only use half an avocado for this recipe so wrap up the remaining half and pop it in the fridge for another meal.
Mash the avocado in a bowl until it becomes a smooth puree. Then add your mayonnaise, wasabi powder, soy sauce, mirin, salt and pepper to the mix.
Slice your lime in half and squeeze the juice in with the other ingredients before mixing it together well until you have a smooth, even mayonnaise with a light green colour.

Your mayonnaise is now ready to go! Use it as a dip for your chips or vegetables, a delicious way to add some fire to your sandwiches or with classic Japanese dishes like okonomiyaki or takoyaki.

Tips and information

- Of course this works well with normal mayonnaise as well as the Japanese variety. We also have a zero cholesterol Japanese mayonnaise if you want to make a healthier alternative.

- Try adding a little chopped onion or tomato to the mayonnaise for some extra flavour and colour.

- Feel free to add extra wasabi when you make this recipe if you like it seriously hot, or just add a little if you prefer a mild heat.