Wasabi is a fragrant rhizome native to Japan prized for its aromatic spiciness and sweet, pungent flavor. Wasabi is one of the most difficult plants to grow due to their stringent requirements and long maturation period of 2 years. Kizami wasabi is made from fresh wasabi stem which has a pungent flavor and crunchy texture. Use it as an accent or topping for a variety of foods such as fish, meat, noodles, and sauce. It is popular to use wasabi stem and wasabi together in the same dish (such as nigiri sushi) to amplify the flavors of both.