Cooking Easy Recipes

Wasabi-Ginger Butter

Servings:
8 Servings
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  • 1 tb Wasabi powder
  • 1 Gingerroot section, minced
  • 1 tb Lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 ts Water
  • 1/4 c Butter unsalted, room temp.
  • 1 ts Salt Kosher
Mix water and wasabi powder then let stand for 5 minutes. Chop the
gingerroot then add the butter and process until creamy. Add the wasabi
paste, lemon juice, and salt then process until smooth. Scrape all the
mixture onto a sheet of waxed paper then shape into a small log about 2
inches long. Refrigerate until firm. To serve, cut into 1/4 inch sections
and melt over hot fish or beef. Will keep several days if refrigerated.
Makes about 1/4 cup.....enough for 8 servings.

Serve over grilled fish or beef. Green color is particularly attractive on
salmon.