Shichimi Togarashi

Name: Shichimi Togarashi
Brand: TERRE EXOTIQUE
SKU: TEEPCURJAP
Price: 7.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£7.00

Net: 50g ☆ Staff Choice ☆ Japan

A traditional Japanese seven-spice blend dating back to 1625 — cayenne chilli, poppy seeds, sesame, orange, Batak berry, ginger, and nori seaweed. Aromatic, hot, and layered with lemony, fruity notes and a salty marine freshness. Use sparingly.

Shichimi Togarashi

£7.00

Shichimi togarashi (pronounced shi-chi-mi to-ga-ra-shi) literally translates as "seven spice blend" and is one of the oldest and most widely used condiments in Japanese cooking. It was invented in 1625 by herbalists and apothecaries working near the Yagenbori canal in Edo — modern-day Tokyo — who set out to create a blend of spices and seeds that would season Japanese dishes while supporting good health. The blend they developed in Nakajima's shop became a staple that has endured for four centuries and remains central to Japanese cuisine today.

This version from Terre Exotique follows the original recipe as its foundation. The seven components — cayenne chilli, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, orange powder, Batak berry, ginger, and nori seaweed — create a profile that is far more complex than simple heat. The cayenne provides the fire, but it is tempered by the citrus brightness of orange, the nutty warmth of sesame, the aromatic ginger, the salty marine character of nori, and the floral, slightly numbing quality of Batak berry. The result is a blend that is both very aromatic and genuinely hot — it should be used sparingly and built up gradually. In Japan it is sold by street vendors at festivals and used as an everyday seasoning for soups, noodle dishes, rice, and grilled meat.

Producer: Terre Exotique, a French spice house founded in 1998 after its founder discovered Penja pepper on a plantation in Cameroon. The company sources directly from growers worldwide and processes at its facility in France, maintaining close relationships with producers to ensure traceability and quality across its range.

Storage: Ambient. Store in a dry place.

Allergens: Sesame

Net: 50g

Shichimi togarashi is a finishing seasoning — sprinkle over dishes at the table or in the final moments of cooking. The heat is significant, so start with a small pinch and adjust.

For noodle soups, scatter over ramen, udon, or soba just before eating. The nori and sesame complement the broth while the cayenne adds a clean, direct heat.

For rice bowls, sprinkle over donburi, chirashi, or plain steamed rice. A small amount transforms a simple bowl of rice into something with genuine depth.

For grilled meat, dust lightly over yakitori, grilled chicken, or pork before or after cooking. The blend's citrus and ginger notes work particularly well with charred, smoky flavours.

For tempura and fried dishes, use as a dipping seasoning alongside salt or mixed into tentsuyu dipping sauce.

For eggs, scatter over scrambled, fried, or soft-boiled eggs. The combination of heat, nori, and sesame adds a Japanese accent to a simple breakfast.

For stir-fries and noodles, add a pinch in the final 30 seconds of cooking to preserve the aromatic freshness of the blend.

The blend is very hot — palates unaccustomed to significant chilli heat should approach with caution and build gradually.

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Description

Shichimi togarashi (pronounced shi-chi-mi to-ga-ra-shi) literally translates as "seven spice blend" and is one of the oldest and most widely used condiments in Japanese cooking. It was invented in 1625 by herbalists and apothecaries working near the Yagenbori canal in Edo — modern-day Tokyo — who set out to create a blend of spices and seeds that would season Japanese dishes while supporting good health. The blend they developed in Nakajima's shop became a staple that has endured for four centuries and remains central to Japanese cuisine today.

This version from Terre Exotique follows the original recipe as its foundation. The seven components — cayenne chilli, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, orange powder, Batak berry, ginger, and nori seaweed — create a profile that is far more complex than simple heat. The cayenne provides the fire, but it is tempered by the citrus brightness of orange, the nutty warmth of sesame, the aromatic ginger, the salty marine character of nori, and the floral, slightly numbing quality of Batak berry. The result is a blend that is both very aromatic and genuinely hot — it should be used sparingly and built up gradually. In Japan it is sold by street vendors at festivals and used as an everyday seasoning for soups, noodle dishes, rice, and grilled meat.

Producer: Terre Exotique, a French spice house founded in 1998 after its founder discovered Penja pepper on a plantation in Cameroon. The company sources directly from growers worldwide and processes at its facility in France, maintaining close relationships with producers to ensure traceability and quality across its range.

Storage: Ambient. Store in a dry place.

Allergens: Sesame

Net: 50g

Preparation / Cooking