Wasabi-ginger butter

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       Title: WASABI-GINGER BUTTER
  Categories: Spices, Dips
       Yield: 8 servings
  
       1 tb Wasabi powder
       1    Gingerroot section, minced
       1 tb Lemon juice
   1 1/2 ts Water
     1/4 c  Butter unsalted, room temp.
       1 ts Salt Kosher
  
   Mix water and wasabi powder then let stand for 5 minutes. Chop the
   gingerroot then add the butter and process until creamy. Add the
   wasabi paste, lemon juice, and salt then process until smooth. Scrape
   all the mixture onto a sheet of waxed paper then shape into a small
   log about 2 inches long. Refrigerate until firm. To serve, cut into
   1/4 inch sections and melt over hot fish or beef. Will keep several
   days if refrigerated. Makes about 1/4 cup.....enough for 8 servings.
   
   Serve over grilled fish or beef. Green color is particularly
   attractive on salmon.
  
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