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Wasabi Peas
Crispy green peas coated in a spicy wasabi shell. Crunchy, punchy, and totally addictive!
Pro Tip: Crush and mix with panko for a spicy-crunchy coating on fried chicken or tofu.
How to Use It:
- Snack straight from the bag
- Toss into trail mix or popcorn
- Sprinkle over salads for crunch
1. Crunchy Wasabi Pea Salad Topper
Vibe: Bold, zippy crunch to level up any basic salad. It’s giving texture, heat, and personality.
🛒 Ingredients:
Mixed greens or spinach
Shredded carrots
Cucumber slices
Edamame (cooked and cooled)
Avocado chunks
Crushed wasabi peas (just bash ‘em lightly in a bag)
Dressing: sesame ginger, miso vinaigrette, or even a simple ponzu-soy mix
👩🍳 Instructions:
Toss salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Dress lightly, then sprinkle crushed wasabi peas on top just before serving.
Optional: add crispy tofu, grilled shrimp, or a jammy egg to make it a full meal.
🔥 Why it hits: Wasabi peas give a spicy, salty crunch that replaces croutons or nuts and wakes up your tastebuds. A salad you’ll actually be excited to eat.
2. Spicy Tuna & Wasabi Pea Rice Bowl
Vibe: Sushi bowl realness—easy to build, big on flavor, and perfect for a chill dinner or meal prep moment.
🛒 Ingredients:
Cooked sushi rice
Canned tuna (or fresh if you’re feelin’ fancy)
1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
1 tsp sriracha or chili oil
Diced cucumber or avocado
Scallions
Crushed wasabi peas
Optional: nori strips, sesame seeds, pickled ginger
👩🍳 Instructions:
Mix tuna with Kewpie mayo and sriracha.
Build your bowl: rice on the bottom, tuna mix on top, then layer on cucumber, avocado, scallions, etc.
Sprinkle crushed wasabi peas over the top for serious crunch and heat.
Drizzle with extra soy sauce or ponzu if you like it saucy.
🍚 Why it slaps: It’s like a deconstructed spicy tuna roll—with the wasabi peas adding actual wasabi heat and a killer texture.