Shichimi Togarashi Seasoning

Japanese Seven Spice Seasoning

Shichimi togarashi is a Japanese spice blend consisting of spices, chilli, seaweed and seeds. It adds a fantastic spicy umami flavour to dishes. Sprinkle over noodles, rice and soup. It can also be used to coat the sides of sushi rolls. This recipe makes about 50g of spice mix – enough for multiple meals.

Method

  1. Roughly grind the black peppercorns in a coffee grinder or with a pestle and mortar.
  2. In a clean dry mixing bowl combine the freshly ground peppercorns, Nori seaweed flakes and fine orange peel with the rest of the spices. Mix until well blended.
  3. Transfer to a clean, dry container with an airtight lid. If you are making a larger batch or if you will be storing the Shichimi Togarashi Mix for longer than a few weeks, we recommend sterilising an airtight jam jar prior to transferring the powder.
  4. Secure the lid and label. Keep in a cool, dry and dark place.
  5. To get the best flavour from your spice blend it is best to prepare small batches and use within 3 months.
Shichimi Togarashi Seasoning