Horseradish Sauce

Native to west and south-east Asia, horseradish is a root with quite an ancient history. It was very popular with the Egyptians and Romans, as both cultures always enjoyed and appreciated strong flavours. The hot taste was first offered from its extracted juice. Over the years the white grated root has been used instead.

Horseradish is easily recognizable – a large thick root with an outer skin of a deep yellow/bronze colour, white, hot flesh sitting underneath and a central core wh