Shichimi Togarashi (Seven Spice) (Salt-Free)

This traditional seasoning from Japan means “seven flavor chili” and varies by the region. We painstakingly prepare this blend by hand, first removing the bitter seeds from the Szechwan peppercorn berries, then dry roasting them along with whole red chile peppers. We then grind them along with orange peel and nori flakes (toasted seaweed) to a coarse size. Next, we hand mix in toasted and black sesame seeds and white poppy seeds. The flavors do a fast paced dance on the tongue filling your mouth with a new sensation.

1/2 oz.	$1.40
1 oz.	$2.30
2 oz.	$3.70
4 oz.	$6.00
8 oz.	$9.75
1 lb.	$16.50
Small Plastic Bottle (Nt 2oz)	$4.38
Large Plastic Bottle (Nt 4.75oz)	$7.80
Small Glass Bottle (Nt 2.25oz)	$4.95

"If you have only two pennies left in the world, with the first penny, you should buy rice to feed your family. With the second penny, say the wise Japanese, you should buy a lily. The Japanese understand the importance of dreaming..."

-Japanese Proverb

This blend contains toasted sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, orange peel, white poppy seeds, Hungarian paprika, Chinese chiles, Szechwan peppercorns, ginger and toasted seaweed.

Try using this seasoning in nabemono (one pot dishes), soups, udon noodles (wheat noodles) and yakitori (chicken pieces broiled on a skewer). Additionally, this seasoning is nice for stir-frying, encrusting or just to spice up fish, poultry or beef.