The Heat is On: 37 Hot Wasabi Recipes

Allyson Dickman
Apr 20, 2014

Some like it hot and others, well, they like it super hot. If you’re someone who thinks you can handle the real heat, we’ve got a little something for you. 37 wasabi-spiked recipes that are guaranteed to torch the tongues of even the toughest flame eaters. From dipping sauces to marinades, these meals, snacks and — yes, even desserts will have your sinuses cleared out in no time. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

1. Cucumber Sesame Salad: Let’s ease into this. The cucumbers in this refreshing salad cool down the heat from the soy and wasabi vinaigrette. (via She Wears Many Hats)

2. Roasted Asparagus: Before you bake, smear your spears with a lightly heated mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil and wasabi for a bite with a little burn. (via Fat Free Vegan)

3. Ginger Wasabi Hummus: Take a dip on the wild side! Dunk pita chips into this dip or spread it on a veggie wrap. The best part about it all? This hummus takes only five minutes to whip up. (via Gimme Some Oven)

4. Bloody Mary: There’s no better way to kick up your day than with a brunch cocktail that really packs a punch. Get ready to feel the burn with a wasabi loaded — and rimmed! — bloody Mary. (via A Beautiful Mess)

5. Hand Roll Bowl: If you love sushi, you’ll love this deconstructed shrimp hand roll. Toss wasabi-marinated shrimp into a rice bowl full of all your sushi favorites — avocado, green onions and sliced nori. (via On the Woodside)

6. Gingered Green Bean Fries: You can serve these green bean fries up to even your heat-fearing friends. The fries themselves are wasabi-free and only the brave should dunk into the creamy sour cream wasabi dipping sauce. (via Diva Eats World)

7. Sesame Wasabi Slaw: Consider this your new sandwich topper of choice: Traditional coleslaw is tossed in a soy sauce and wasabi marinade for one spicy, crunchy salad. (via A Teaspoon of Happiness)

8. Chocolate Wasabi Shortbread Cookies: You know those wasabi peas you love? Ever thought about mixing them with chocolate? Well this blogger did to make one savory and sweet cookie. (via Red Path)

9. Smashed Potatoes: No offense to traditional mashed potatoes, but we’re officially converting to this creamy spiced-up version. (via Gimme Some Oven)

10. Edamame Avocado Sandwich: Go green for lunch with this healthy sandwich. Spread a creamy blend of avocado, edamame and wasabi on bread, then add cucumber for crunch. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)

11. Beef Teriyaki Crisps: This party app will get everyone talking! Top tender flank steak with a wasabi mayo for a perfect balance of flavor in every bite. (via My Recipes)

12. Sriracha and Wasabi Deviled Eggs: Ready to make ’em sweat? Even the toughest will feel the burn with these deviled eggs that are mixed with two of the hottest condiments out there. (via Kitchen Daily)

13. Ahi Tuna Tostados: Ahi tuna and wasabi go together like peanut butter and jelly. Serve the dynamic duo on coleslaw-topped crispy wontons. (via Closet Cooking)

14. Wasabi Shrimp on Rice Crackers: Put wasabi on a cracker, and you’ve got an instant party app. Mix it with avocado and sesame shrimp, and you’ve got a party app to impress. (via Steamy Kitchen)

15. Vegan Sushi Pizza: Make your own sushi without all the work. Brown rice makes up the crust of this veggie and wasabi mayo pie. (via Vegan Richa)

16. Waffles and Yogurt: Wasabi — it’s what’s for breakfast. At least it is when you whip up a batch of fluffy smoked salmon waffles with a wasabi yogurt topping. (via Washington Post)

17. Szechuan Shrimp Po’Boys: Southern and Asian cuisine come together in this New Orleans staple made special with a tasty Szechuan-style shrimp and wasabi spread. (via Dash of East)

18. Onion Rings: What’s better than buttermilk-pancake-battered onion rings? Dipping them in garlicky wasabi mayo. (via Noble Pig)

19. Mini Asian Crab Cakes: These tiny cakes may look dainty, but their pickled ginger and wasabi mayo topper pack bold flavor into every bite. (via Martha Stewart)

20. Parmesan and Wasabi Edamame: You’ll probably want to double this recipe because we guarantee you won’t be able to stop snacking on these hot and cheesy peas. (via A Beautiful Mess)

21. Wasabi Noodles: Next time you crave spice, whip up this soba noodle recipe in minutes. The hint of honey is a sweet touch to the spicy dressing. (via She Wears Many Hats)

22. California Burger: Can’t decide between sushi or a burger? Have both! Top your patty with a mix of crab meat, wasabi mayo, avocado and seaweed for a surf and turf dinner. (via Use Real Butter)

23. Black Pearl Cupcakes: If you love the cayenne in Mexican hot chocolate then you’ve gotta try this cupcake, laced with spicy wasabi and ginger. (via Love and Olive Oil)

24. Dark Chocolate Brownies: By now, you’re convinced. Chocolate and wasabi are a good pairing. Try this blogger’s version of dark chocolate brownies loaded with sweet crystallized ginger. (via Eats Well With Others)

25. Wasabi Avocado Dip: Skip the guac and serve this creamy spread instead, created by celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto. (via Pickled Plum)

26. Wasabi Ginger Popcorn: You’ll swoon over this crazy sweet-meets-heat snack. Top kernels with wasabi, ginger and a bit of sugar for a new movie snack. (via Leite’s Culinaria)

27. Wasabi Ice Cream: Just when you thought there was no other way to put wasabi in dessert, someone went and put it in ice cream. This creamy concoction gets a cool down with sweet honey. (via My Recipes)

28. Chicken Wings: You’re already used to super hot buffalo wings, so these sweetened wasabi versions should be no big deal for your spice-loving taste buds. (via The Delicious Cook)

29. Sirloin Tacos: These tacos don’t need any Tapatio. They’re loaded with pickled cabbage and wasabi mayo instead. (via Kitchen Joy)

30. Raw Cucumber Wasabi Soup: All you need to make this surprisingly cool soup? A blender, eight ingredients and five minutes. (via In Sonnet’s Kitchen)

31. Roasted Duck Pot Stickers: We love anything served in a two-bite pocket. Savory duck pot stickers in a tomato and wasabi cream are no exception. (via Show Food Chef)

32. Mushroom and Garbanzo Bean Tacos: Go vegetarian for the night with earthy tacos, topped with avocado-wasabi yogurt. (via The Ardent Epicure)

33. Chopped Salmon Arugula Salad: We’d like to officially replace the classic chopped salad with this healthy version, loaded with salmon, walnuts and a spicy-sweet honey and wasabi vinaigrette. (via Jeanette’s Healthy Living)

34. Wasabi and Bacon Grilled Cheese: Bacon lovers, we got you covered! This grown-up grilled cheese is stuffed with bacon strips and wasabi mayo. (via Kitchening Around)

35. Mojito Wings: Refreshing, minty and spicy. Three things you’ll get after dunking and digging into a plate of mojito-glazed wings with wasabi mint cream sauce. (via Domestic Fits)

36. Grilled Corn: We’re all for flavored butters and can’t think of a better pairing than a wasabi-loaded pat on fresh grilled corn. (via Steamy Kitchen)

37. Cranberry Wasabi Trail Mix: With every handful of this homemade mix, you’ll get a mouthful of sweet, fruity and spicy flavors. (via Happy Herbivore)

All heated up? Tell us what spicy condiment you love adding to your food below!

Hold Up, Did Rebecca Yarros' First 'Onxy Storm' Excerpt Just Tease Violet Sorrengail's True Identity?

Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

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YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

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Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

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WHICH Movie Had Kate Winslet "Sh—ing" Herself?!

Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

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Here's A New Look At Florence Pugh's Return As Yelena Belova

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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