Herb
Wasabi Rocket
B tier
Wasabi rocket is a marketing name for rocket selections with a sharp, sinus-tingling heat reminiscent of wasabi horseradish more than mild bagged leaf. Still Eruca/Diplotaxis family chemistry, not true wasabi rhizome. Use sparingly as a hot garnish on fish and beef. Expect more burn than standard salad rocket.
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Unit
Characteristics
Preparations
BeefFishHot GarnishSmall Dose Salad
Traits
Extra HotGarnish StrengthHotMarketing NameNovelty HeatSharpSinus Heat
History
Seed marketers coined wasabi rocket for extra-hot leaf types.
Sushi-adjacent restaurants tried wasabi rocket as a green heat source.
Home gardeners sought wasabi rocket for novelty pepper intensity.
Specialty mixes still list wasabi rocket as a hot leaf option.