Horseradish Root (Noun)
Meaning
The root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pungent flavor of the horseradish root added a nice kick to the homemade cocktail sauce.
- To make the traditional condiment, simply grate the horseradish root and mix it with sour cream.
- The chef carefully selected a fresh horseradish root from the garden to use in the evening's special sauce.
- Grated horseradish root is a key ingredient in many traditional Eastern European dishes, including borscht and pierogies.
- The strong flavor of the horseradish root overpowered the delicate taste of the fish, so the recipe needed to be adjusted.