Japanese Seven Spice Mix (Shichimi Togarashi)
4 servings
60 minutes
Shichimi Togarashi is a traditional Japanese blend of seven spices that emerged during the Edo period and has become an integral part of Japanese cuisine. Its spicy, complex flavor combines the heat of chili pepper, the warmth of Sichuan pepper, nutty notes of sesame, the freshness of mandarin zest, and the gentle bitterness of white poppy and mustard. This blend perfectly complements dishes by adding depth and richness. It is used to flavor soups, rice, noodles, and even grilled dishes. Shichimi Togarashi brings a balance between spiciness, citrus freshness, and warm nutty undertones, making each dish more vibrant and expressive.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
- Chili pepper flakes: 5 teaspoon
- Ground Sichuan pepper: 3 teaspoons
- Black sesame seeds: 1 teaspoon
- White sesame seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Mandarin zest: 2 teaspoons
- White poppy: 0.5 teaspoon
- Black mustard seeds: 0.5 teaspoon
2
In a bowl, mix chili flakes, ground Sichuan pepper, black and white sesame seeds, ground mandarin zest, white poppy seeds, and mustard seeds.
- Chili pepper flakes: 5 teaspoon
- Ground Sichuan pepper: 3 teaspoons
- Black sesame seeds: 1 teaspoon
- White sesame seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Mandarin zest: 2 teaspoons
- White poppy: 0.5 teaspoon
- Black mustard seeds: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Use immediately.