Description
Spiral Foods Karashi Hot Mustard 43g
Spiral Foods Karashi Hot Mustard is a traditional Japanese hot mustard with a sharp, fiery kick. Unlike Western mustards, karashi delivers intense heat that hits quickly and fades cleanly, without lingering bitterness. It is the authentic mustard served alongside tonkatsu, oden, natto, and gyoza in Japan.
This 43g tube is organic, vegan, and gluten free. A small squeeze goes a long way, so one tube lasts through many meals. If you have been looking for real karashi mustard in Australia, or wondering what to use as a karashi mustard substitute in a recipe, this is the genuine article.
Key Benefits
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Authentic Japanese hot mustard - made from real mustard seeds with a sharp, clean heat that is distinctly different from Western mustards.
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Organic and certified - made with certified organic ingredients and no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.
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Vegan and gluten free - suitable for plant-based diets and safe for people with gluten intolerance.
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Concentrated flavour - a little goes a long way. Just a small dab adds serious heat to any dish.
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Convenient tube format - easy to squeeze, store, and use. No mixing or preparation required.
What Is Karashi Mustard?
Karashi is a Japanese hot mustard made from ground brown or Oriental mustard seeds. It is very different from mild yellow mustard or Dijon mustard. Karashi has a sharp, intense heat similar to wasabi or English mustard, but with its own distinct flavour profile. It has been used in Japanese cuisine for centuries as a condiment for fried foods, simmered dishes, and fermented foods like natto.
In Japan, karashi mustard is a standard accompaniment to tonkatsu (crumbed pork cutlet), oden (hot pot), shumai (dumplings), and gyoza. It cuts through rich and fatty flavours brilliantly.
Karashi Mustard Substitute
If a recipe calls for karashi and you do not have any, the closest substitutes are English mustard (like Colman's) or a mixture of Dijon mustard with a small amount of wasabi paste. However, neither substitute perfectly replicates the clean, sharp heat of real karashi. If you enjoy Japanese cooking, keeping a tube of karashi in the fridge means you never have to compromise.
Why Choose Spiral Foods Karashi?
Spiral Foods has been sourcing authentic Japanese ingredients for Australian kitchens for over 30 years. Their karashi is organic, free from artificial additives, and made in Japan using traditional methods. It delivers the genuine heat and flavour that Japanese cooking demands.
Who Is This Product For?
- Anyone who loves Japanese cuisine and wants an authentic karashi mustard
- Cooks looking for a bold, spicy condiment that is different from Dijon or wholegrain mustard
- People who enjoy heat and want a gluten free hot mustard option
- Fans of tonkatsu, gyoza, oden, and natto who want the traditional accompaniment
- Anyone curious about Japanese mustard or looking for a karashi mustard substitute
How to Use Karashi Mustard
Squeeze a small amount alongside tonkatsu, gyoza, shumai, or oden. Mix it into dipping sauces with soy sauce and rice vinegar. Add a tiny dab to sandwiches, wraps, or burgers for a Japanese-inspired kick. It also pairs well with grilled meats and sausages.
Buy Karashi Mustard in Australia
You can buy Spiral Foods Karashi Hot Mustard online at Wallaby Wellness with delivery across Australia. Real karashi can be hard to find in regular supermarkets, so ordering online is the easiest way to get it.
