Mustard v Wasabi

Poll: Mustard v Wasabi

Total Members Polled: 49

Mustard: 45%
Wasabi: 55%
Author
Discussion

Glassman

Original Poster:

25,066 posts

246 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Coleman's English Mustard, or Wasabi. Which is hotter?

I know they accompany different food etc (and I'm just talking about basic entry level product here).

They both have a kick, but which is sharper?

CypherP

4,456 posts

223 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Depends where you get it from and what ratio of ingredients it includes, but the wasabi I've had a number of times in the last few years is definitely more punchy than good old english mustard.

I love both, but wasabi would be the one for me..

Steve Evil

10,833 posts

260 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Surely Horseradish should be in the mix with this too, since Wasabi is essentially Japanese Horseradish.

I'd say that Mustard sits at the bottom of the pile, followed by Wasabi and then Horseradish. Some of the best Horseradish I've had was freshly ground and it felt like someone was squirting napalm up my nostrils with every taste. Fantastic stuff.

Composite Guru

2,520 posts

234 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Wasabi for me. I'm actually consuming Wasabi Peas at the mo. lick

Blatter

917 posts

222 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Wasabi is generally hotter than mustard, but if you make up your own mustard from Colmans powder then you can achieve "great levels of hotness"

Blatter

917 posts

222 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Wasabi is generally hotter than mustard, but if you make up your own mustard from Colmans powder then you can achieve "great levels of hotness"

CypherP

4,456 posts

223 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Composite Guru said:
Wasabi for me. I'm actually consuming Wasabi Peas at the mo. lick
Where do you get them from?

I've only found them in Sainsburys once, and have never been able to find them again, despite asking too.

Only other place I can find to buy them in larger quantities is a few online stores. Bloody love the things!

castex

5,186 posts

304 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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What can you do with wasabi? Grreat with sushi, sure. Roast beef sandwich at a push, or get busy snorting it so your friends can see you cry...That's it!

Mustard's so versatile. So many varieties, different strengths. Marinades, sauces, you name it.

No contest.

Edit: How could I forget everyone's favourite Wasabi peas?! hehe

Composite Guru

2,520 posts

234 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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CypherP said:
Where do you get them from?

I've only found them in Sainsburys once, and have never been able to find them again, despite asking too.

Only other place I can find to buy them in larger quantities is a few online stores. Bloody love the things!
Tesco, look for Humdinger Wasabi peas. They are found on the snacks area with the peanuts and stuff.


Vixpy1

42,699 posts

295 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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After last night, Mustard is out for a while

Glassman

Original Poster:

25,066 posts

246 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Vixpy1 said:
After last night, Mustard is out for a while
Been there.

Twice.

rofl

mistergixer

103 posts

183 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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CypherP said:
Composite Guru said:
Wasabi for me. I'm actually consuming Wasabi Peas at the mo. lick
Where do you get them from?

I've only found them in Sainsburys once, and have never been able to find them again, despite asking too.

Only other place I can find to buy them in larger quantities is a few online stores. Bloody love the things!
My local Budgens sells both Wasabi peas and (my favourite) Wasabi coated peanuts.

However, I do appreciate that this is PH and home to (powerfully built) company directors who would consider Budgens to be 'slumming it' and would have no desire to rub shoulders with riff-raff. Perhaps your manservant could pop in for you.....

calibrax

4,788 posts

242 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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H_Kan

4,942 posts

230 months

Wednesday 9th November 2011
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CypherP said:
Where do you get them from?

I've only found them in Sainsburys once, and have never been able to find them again, despite asking too.

Only other place I can find to buy them in larger quantities is a few online stores. Bloody love the things!
Have a nose around China Town next time your in London, loads of wasabi flavoured items can be found in the many shops.

CypherP

4,456 posts

223 months

Thursday 10th November 2011
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Cheers all. I think I'll try that link online as the price seems pretty good for the bag size. Have also since been informed that there is a chinese supermarket in Reading too, so will pop in there to treat myself (how sad).

soad

34,735 posts

207 months

Thursday 10th November 2011
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Composite Guru said:
Wasabi for me. I'm actually consuming Wasabi Peas at the mo. lick
Are those good? Was tempted to pick up a packet/pouch few days ago.

Composite Guru

2,520 posts

234 months

Thursday 10th November 2011
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soad said:
Are those good? Was tempted to pick up a packet/pouch few days ago.
Yes, you will do a 150g pack with ease!!

Neil H

15,418 posts

282 months

Thursday 10th November 2011
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castex said:
What can you do with wasabi? Grreat with sushi, sure. Roast beef sandwich at a push, or get busy snorting it so your friends can see you cry...That's it!

Mustard's so versatile. So many varieties, different strengths. Marinades, sauces, you name it.

No contest.

Edit: How could I forget everyone's favourite Wasabi peas?! hehe
*ahem*


Glassman

Original Poster:

25,066 posts

246 months

Thursday 10th November 2011
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They're not mint Kitkats???

sussexjob

2,389 posts

262 months

Friday 11th November 2011
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Blatter said:
Wasabi is generally hotter than mustard, but if you make up your own mustard from Colmans powder then you can achieve "great levels of hotness"
Use ice cold milk in the powder to really bring out the flavour.