Wasabi, Japan’s ‘green gold’: are you eating the real thing?

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Wasabi is famous among Japanese cuisine, often served with raw fish and sushi. But much of the wasabi served in restaurants is actually an alternative made from horseradish. Real wasabi, also known as “green gold”, is actually a rare ingredient in Japan, usually served in high-end restaurants. Most of the plants used to make "real wasabi' are grown in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture. Support us: https://subscribe.scmp.com Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook:   / scmp   Twitter:   / scmpnews   Instagram:   / scmpnews   Linkedin:   / south-china-morning-post