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Japanese 7 Spice (Shichimi Togarashi)

Japanese 7 Spice (also known as Shichimi togarashi) is a popular spice blend in Japanese cuisine. Spicy, savory, with hints of citrus, it's a complex seasoning perfect for grilling adding a kick of heat and flavor to any dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
toasting time3 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Seasoning Blends
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 20 tablespoon
Calories: 25kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon white sesame seeds toasted
  • 4 tablespoon black sesame seeds toasted (or use more white sesame seeds)
  • 4 tablespoon nori About 1 sheet, torn into small pieces, or buy flaked
  • 2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon lemon peel granules
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1½ tablespoon ground Sansho pepper or black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon ground ginger
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Instructions

  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry, non stick skillet on medium heat to that the white sesame seeds just barely start to darken. Transfer to a plate and cool.
    4 tablespoon white sesame seeds, 4 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • Tear the nori sheets into small bits using scissors or a food processor. You can also buy nori flakes, which is even faster.
    4 tablespoon nori
  • If you prefer your red pepper flakes finer, add them to a mini food processor and pulse in bursts to get a finer red pepper flake.
  • Add all seven spice ingredients to a mixing bowl. (You'll have eight ingredients if you are using both black and white sesame seeds).
    2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoon lemon peel granules, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 1½ tablespoon ground Sansho pepper, 2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Combine all ingredients so to that they are uniformly mixed.
  • After stirring the spices to blend, transfer to a air tight storage container. Keep in a cool, dry location so that you can use them freely while cooking.

Notes

  • Toast the sesame seeds before grinding them. This will give them a richer flavor.
  • Toasting the nori is extra, but it will also deepen the flavors.
  • More or Less red pepper flakes. Adjust the amount of heat to your own taste. You can also grind the red pepper flakes to a finer sift.
  • Experiment with different variations. There are many different variations of togarashi, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients to find your favorite flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg