Shichimi Togarashi (Japanese 7 Spice Blend)
Add life and flavor to a wide variety of dishes with this popular Japanese spice blend!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons red chili flakes (note: shichimi togarashi is HOT, use less red chili according to your heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon dried orange peel (use less, about 1 teaspoon, if making nanami togarashi)
- 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon sanshō or sichuan peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 sheet roasted nori , crumbled
Instructions
- In a dry skillet, lightly toast the white and black sesame seeds, sichuan peppercorns and poppy seeds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them. Transfer to a bowl and let them cool completely.
- Place all of the ingredients along with the nori in a spice/coffee grinder and pulse until coarsely ground (be sure it's coarse and not a fine powder).Store in an airtight jar. For optimal flavor use within a few weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 9kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 403IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.4mg
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