Shichimi Togarashi
Shichimi togarashi is decidedly Japanese, but its roots are in Chinese herbal medicine. Each of its seven ingredients (“shichi” means “seven” and “mi” means “taste”; “togarashi” is Japanese dried red chili) brings a distinct flavor profile and herbal benefit to the colorful blend.
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Ingredients: garlic, red pepper, sichuan peppercorns, dried orange peel, nori,
poppy seeds, white sesame seeds.
Net. Wt. 35grams / approx 1.25oz
Best used within 3 months
Our spice blends are handmade on order and will ship within 2-3 business days.
All blends are packed in re-sealable, zip-seal pouches.
ORIGINS OF SHICHIMI TOGARASHI
Shichimi togarashi is decidedly Japanese, but its roots are in Chinese herbal medicine. The herbal medicine idea was taken by the Japanese—not as largely practiced as in China—but it’s the idea of something being good for your health. Each of its seven ingredients (“shichi” means “seven” and “mi” means “taste”; “togarashi” is Japanese dried red chili) brings a distinct flavor profile and herbal benefit to the colorful blend. It’s a highly popular spice mix in Japan that dates back to the 17th century.
The blend is commonly referred to simply as togarashi. Still, to avoid confusion with ichimi togarashi (“ichi” meaning “one,” so “one-taste pepper”), which is merely ground red chili pepper, you should call it shichimi.
HOW TO USE
Shichimi Togarashi can be used in a wide variety of way’s. From sprinkling over noodles, eggs, vegetables, rice to rubbing over grilled meats, chicken and fish.
Next to traditional uses of the spice blend in your cooking, Shichimi Togarashi also tastes great on french fries and make your ordindary fries an instant classic.
FLAVOR PROFILE
Our Shichimi Togarashi blend gives a spicy sweetness. At first taste it provides a short tongue-tingling heat and then morphs into a complex and savory flavor.
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Pictured: all seven spices used in our Shichimi Togarashi blend.
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