What is the best substitute for horseradish?That can depend on the dish or purpose it’s being used for. Following are our top 13 recommendations for replacements for horseradish in various dishes.
The number one substitute for horseradish in most cases is horseradish sauce. Horseradish sauce has a very similar flavor profile to regular horseradish but it’s a little more creamy because of the added mayonnaise or sour cream.
Ratio: 1 horseradish :1 horseradish sauce
2. Wasabi Paste
Wasabi is a green paste that’s typically used on sushi and can make a viable substitute for horseradishbut it can be used as a spicy sauce or condiment on a variety of dishes. It’s made from rhizomes of the Wasabia plant.
Ratio: 1 tsp prepared horseradish = 1/2 tsp wasabi pastestart with this ratio, add more if desired
3. Wasabi Powder
The Wasabi plant is a native to Japan that’s grown for its flavor. The root of the plant is ground and processed to make a powder. The powder can be mixed with water to create a paste that works well as a replacement for horseradish in some dishes.
Wasabi root belongs to the same family as horseradish is. In factwasabi is often referred to as Japanese horseradish. If you choose to use wasabi root as a substitute for horseradish, you’ll use slightly more to accomplish a similar flavor.
Wasabi oil has a somewhat milder flavor to it than horseradishso it’s recommended that you use about twice as much. However, it’s always better to start out small and add more according to preference.
Wasabi oil is made using an oil such as olive oil and then mixed with wasabi extract for the added flavor.
Prepared horseradish is a form of horseradish that’s already been prepared in the way of being grated and has had vinegar added to it. It’s often purchased in a jar and is ready to open and be put to use in various dishes.
Insome recipes you might be able to use ground mustard powder to create a paste that can be used as a substitute for horseradish. It can present the same effect and flavor especially if you’re replacing fresh horseradish roots.
8. Spicy Hot Mustard, Chinese hot mustard/spicy brown mustard
It can be seemingly easy to make Chinese hot mustard at home using just dry mustard powder and cold water. After you mix the two togetheryou can let them sit for a bit for about a half hour before using it in place of your horseradish.
Ratio: 1 tsp prepared horseradish = 1 tsp brown mustard
9. Fresh Ginger
Fresh ginger can work as a substitute for horseradish in some cases because it’s similar in consistency to wasabi root and has some of the same earthy flavor properties as horseradish. Fresh ginger can be used as a one-to-one substitute for horseradish.
When replacing horseradish with black radishyou can use equal amounts as called for in your recipe. Peeling the skin of the black radish will help to decrease its heat if preferred. Although black radish can taste similar to horseradish, like many of the other substitutes we’ve listed it can alter the color and appearance of the dish.
Sauerkraut has somewhat of the same tangyflavor that horseradish has, which is partially provided by the vinegar content. When using sauerkraut in place of horseradish, you’ll likely want to use more to accomplish a similar boldness of flavor.
Ratio: 1 tsp prepared horseradish = 3-4 tspor more sauerkraut
12. Parsnip
Parsnipsanother root vegetable can be used as a substitute to provide a subtle flavor for items such as broth and soup stock. The flavor is not quite as pungent as horseradish, but it can be a good solution depending on your personal preference.
13. Rutabaga
Use a one-to-one ratio when using rutabaga in place of horseradish. Although rutabaga is often overlooked for use in recipesit has good qualities for a variety of uses.
Ratio: 1 rutabaga : 1 horseradishor more to taste
Instructions
Choose the best substitute for horseradish according to your dish and preference.
Notes
How To Choose a Substitute
You might be pondering the question, what can I substitute for horseradish in a recipe. If that’s the case, here are specific substitutes for condiments as well as mayonnaise-based salads and dishes. Condiments. For condiments, use any or all the above recommended substitutes for horseradish except wasabi oil. Mayo-Based Salads and Dishes. For mayonnaise-based salads and dishes, our recommended substitutes for horseradish are wasabi oil, spicy hot mustard, prepared horseradish, or wabasi paste.
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