Shichimi Togarashi

A commonly used Japanese 7-spice blend that typically includes red chile pepper, roasted orange peel, yellow and black sesame seeds, Japanese pepper, seaweed, and ginger. Use the mixture to flavor soups or noodles and yakitori.

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Shichimi Togarashi Recipe

3 teaspoons sansho powder
1 teaspoon nori flakes
3 teaspoons dried tangerine or orange peel
3 teaspoons ground chili pepper
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
1 teaspoon golden sesame seeds or poppy seeds
2 teaspoons minced garlic.

Grind the seeds with the sansho and chili powder (in a suribachi — the grooved Japanese mortar, or a small spice grinder). Stir in the nori, peel and garlic. Store in airtight container in refrigerator; will remain fresh for a month.

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