how many grams in a teaspoon of wasabi?

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things people ask

• How much wasabi does a sushi chef use per piece of nigiri?
  Traditionally a sliver well under a teaspoon — closer to 1-2 g per piece. A full teaspoon (6.5 g) is enough to season three or four pieces of nigiri, or to mix into one small dipping bowl. If you're plating at home, start with half a teaspoon per portion and let guests add more — the heat builds across pieces faster than people expect.
• How much wasabi should I add to mashed potatoes?
  For a side serving for two (about a pound of potatoes), 1-2 teaspoons (6.5-13 g) folded in at the end is the typical accent range. Add it off the heat — sustained simmering drives off the volatile pungency within minutes and leaves a flat horseradish flavor. Taste before serving, because the bite mellows noticeably as the potatoes sit.
• Is a teaspoon of tube wasabi as hot as a teaspoon of fresh-grated?
  No, and the difference cuts both ways. Tube paste relies on horseradish and mustard oil, which give a steady, sharper sinus burn that holds for an hour in the fridge. Fresh-grated true wasabi is more aromatic and complex but loses most of its heat within 15-20 minutes, so a teaspoon grated tableside delivers a brighter, shorter hit.

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