how many grams in a tablespoon of wasabi?

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• How much wasabi goes into a soy sauce dipping bowl?
  For a single diner who likes heat, about 1 tablespoon (20 g) stirred into 2-3 tablespoons of soy. For a shared bowl across two or three people, the same tablespoon is plenty — wasabi heat is volatile and hits the sinuses rather than the tongue, so doubling the dose mostly doubles the nose-burn, not the flavor.
• How do I scale wasabi mayo for a sandwich spread?
  A workable ratio is 1 tablespoon wasabi paste (20 g) to 3-4 tablespoons mayo. That's enough spread for two generous sandwiches or four sliders. Mix and rest for five minutes before tasting — the heat sharpens briefly, then settles. If it's too aggressive, fold in another tablespoon of mayo rather than trying to mute it with sugar.
• Can I use a tablespoon of wasabi in a glaze or marinade?
  Yes, but apply it late. One tablespoon (20 g) whisked into 2 tablespoons soy and 1 tablespoon mirin makes a glaze for a single tuna steak or two salmon fillets. Brush it on after searing, not before — wasabi's pungent compounds are heat-sensitive and mostly cook off, leaving only a vegetal horseradish note behind.

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