Hotter than you’d expect for a seasoning that is such an integral part of Japanese cuisine, but there is no better way to brighten up your favorite Japanese dishes than with our handcrafted Spicy Japanese Seven Spice (Shichimi Togarashi). Give an extra punch of flavor by sprinkling the blend on white/brown rice or fried rice, ramen noodles, or to make that bowl of hot udon noodle soup extra spicy. Click on the “Recipes” tab to find out more.
Our Spicy Japanese Seven Spice begins with the key ingredient of the blend – Japanese Chili Flakes. The seedless chili flakes add not only a cayenne-like heat to the blend, but also a vibrant reddish-orange color. To balance out the heat a bit, we mix in Sichuan pepper. This special spice also has a slight tangy flavor, which along with orange peel and ginger, gives the blend its refreshingly citrus notes. Next, we blend in wildcrafted nori flakes with its naturally occurring minerals, iodine, sodium, and other nutrients. And finally, for texture and a nutty crunch, we mix in toasted white & black sesame seeds.
In combination with our Spicy Japanese Seven Spice, or if you just prefer a less spicy version, you can also try our Sweet Japanese Seven Spice – a versatile blend using the milder Korean chili flakes, and with the addition of sea salt and brown sugar.
Click on images below for recipes using our Spicy Japanese Seven Spice. We will also be posting more recipes with the seasoning, so check back soon.
Spicy Japanese Seven Spice ingredients: Japanese chili, toasted sesame, roasted black sesame, nori, Sichuan pepper, orange peel, ginger
Our Spicy Japanese Seven Spice is sold in the following glass jars:
- Small glass jar with black plastic lid (holds about 7 tsp) - Medium glass jar with silver metal lid (holds about 14 tsp) - Large glass jar with gold metal lid (holds about 24 tsp)
