Japanese Seven Spice Togarashi Shichimi Japanese Seasonings, Japanese Chili Powder Ramen Seasoning, Japanese Pepper, Japanese Spices

Shichimi Togarashi, also known as Japanese seven spice blend, is a popular Japanese chili pepper spice blend that dates back to the 17th century and is a favorite spice mix to flavor and heat any dish, from noodles and rice dishes to grilled meats as well as soups and tempuras.. Shichimi Togarashi is Chili pepper-based spice blend of seven ingredients. Shichi is Japanese for “seven” and togarashi means “peppers”, hence the name “seven spice”. The blend consists of chili flakes, seaweed, sesame seeds and orange peel and adds a floral and fiery umami kick to a variety of dishes.. Shichimi Togarashi spice blend is traditionally used to season prepared food on the plate for extra flavor rather than adding the spice to the pot while cooking. Experiment with this fantastic togarashi pepper bled by seasoning bowls of noodles, rice, Japanese hot pots and even chocolate ganache or popcorn.. Shichimi Togarashi is not just another chili pepper condiment like hot sauce or hot pepper flakes. The complexity of Shichimi Togarashi has the fiery kick of chili, floral hint from dried orange peel, umami flavor from seaweed, gentle zing from ground ginger and texture from sesame seeds.. Although Shichimi Togarashi is a Japanese spice bled, it is a fantastic seasoning to flavor up dishes of any cuisine. Use our terrific togarashi blend on all of your tasty homemade dishes Japanese or not, from noodles to vegetables to meat and chicken and everything in between. It’s a spice you will love.