Togarashi, the Japanese word for “chiles,” is a group of condiments always including chiles that bring out the clean, simple flavors of Japanese food. Shichimi togarashi is also called seven spice (shichi is “seven” in Japanese), because seven ingredients are generally used. It works well with fatty foods such as unagi (broiled eel), tempuras, shabu shabu (small bits of food cooked in rich broth), noodle dishes, and yakitori (grilled dishes). Nanami togarashi is a close cousin, with a slightly different proportion of ingredients emphasizing citrus zest. If you don’t want to make your own seasoning, you can find this on Amazon, online from companies such as The Spice House, or your local 99 Ranch Market / Super King in Claremont. I got this idea from The Lab, a restaurant at University of Southern California.
Makes: About 1/2 cup
- 2 tablespoons sansho (or 1 tablespoon black peppercorns)
- 1 tablespoon dried tangerine peel
- 1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
- 2 teaspoons flaked nori
- 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons white poppy seeds or black cannabis seeds
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Combine 2 tablespoons sansho (or 1 tablespoon black peppercorns), 1 tablespoon dried tangerine peel, 1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper, 2 teaspoons flaked nori, 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons white poppy seeds or black cannabis seeds, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic. Grind together to a chunky consistency. Store refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 month.
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