Flavor Profile
Chiles and Szechwan pepper bring sharp heat and light tingle. Orange peel, sesame, and seaweed add savory depth.
How To Use
Sprinkle over udon noodles, ramen, or one-pot dishes. Use as a finishing spice on grilled chicken, fish, or beef. Add to stir-fries at the end of cooking to preserve its aroma and texture.
FAQ
What is Shichimi Togarashi made of?
It traditionally includes chiles, citrus peel, sesame seeds, and seaweed. This blend also contains Szechwan peppercorns and ginger.
Is Shichimi Togarashi very spicy?
It has noticeable heat from chiles and a tingling sensation from Szechwan peppercorns, but it is not overwhelmingly hot.
How do you use Japanese seven spice?
It is usually sprinkled on soups, noodles, grilled meats, or rice dishes as a finishing seasoning rather than cooked for long periods.
It traditionally includes chiles, citrus peel, sesame seeds, and seaweed. This blend also contains Szechwan peppercorns and ginger.
Is Shichimi Togarashi very spicy?
It has noticeable heat from chiles and a tingling sensation from Szechwan peppercorns, but it is not overwhelmingly hot.
How do you use Japanese seven spice?
It is usually sprinkled on soups, noodles, grilled meats, or rice dishes as a finishing seasoning rather than cooked for long periods.