Shichimi Togarashi Recipe (Japanese Seven Spice)
This shichimi togarashi recipe is here to redefine culinary arts and break boring-rice hearts. It’s gorgeously complex and upgrades everything from tofu and noodles to veggies and rice.
Servings: 6 Ounces
Calories: 65kcal
Cost: $4
Equipment
- Spice grinder
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns or sansho peppercorns
- 4 teaspoons dried orange peel
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- ¼ cup ichimi togarashi or gochugaru
- 3 tablespoons aonori or crushed nori
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried ground ginger
Instructions
- Toast the Szechuan peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat for 60-90 seconds, stirring frequently.
- Once the Szechuan peppercorns are fragrant, add the dried orange peel and both kinds of sesame seeds to the skillet, and continue to stir for 2-3 minutes until the white sesame seeds start to look lightly toasted.
- Add the contents of the pan to a spice grinder, mortar and pestle, or high-speed blender pitcher along with the ichimi togarashi, aonori (or crushed nori sheets), and ginger.
- Grind until the mixture is a powder, with little bits of orange rind and some whole sesame seeds visible.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place. Use as needed to season dishes.
Notes
🔥 Toasted, Not Smoldering:
Toast your Szechuan peppercorns and spices over moderate heat in a thick skillet, stirring frequently to enhance their flavor without burning.
👯 Grind It Out:
Grind spices to a coarse texture—shichimi togarashi shines with visible sesame seeds and orange rind, not a superfine powder.
🌶️ Spice Girls:
Adjust ichimi togarashi (or gochugaru) to control heat, but add cautiously so it doesn’t overpower the blend’s delicate balance.
🛑 Stop! Cool Before You Store:
Cool the togarashi completely before sealing it in an airtight container to preserve its aromatic and fresh profile.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3063IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3mg