Japanese 7 (Togarashi Shichimi)

Japanese 7 Spice (Togarashi Shichimi) — Blend No.16

Shichimi togarashi — Japanese seven spice — has been lifting noodles, soups and grilled fish since the 17th century. Citrussy, nutty and warming, it's that little pot you'll find yourself shaking over everything. Unlike most of our blends we've kept the heat closer to its roots, so there's a real, lively kick. A Tokyo-style supper on the table in as little as 15 to 20 minutes.

What it tastes like

Zesty, nutty and warming — chilli and Sichuan pepper with bright orange and lemon peel, toasted black and white sesame, ginger and a savoury hint of seaweed. There's genuine heat here, sitting as a lively undertone rather than blowing your head off.

Cook this tonight

• Toss through chicken or prawn noodles for a quick midweek dinner — Dave's go-to when the kids are dashing off everywhere, ready in 15 to 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle over fish, especially on the BBQ, where this blend really shines.
• Shake over rice bowls, eggs, edamame, ramen or roasted veg as a finishing seasoning.

How to use it

A little goes a long way — one to two teaspoons is plenty for a family meal for four or five, and you can add more to taste. It's as happy stirred into a dish as it is sprinkled on at the end like a table seasoning — try it as a final flourish over noodles, rice or grilled fish. Start light, since it carries a real kick.

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Ingredients

Chilli, Orange Peel, Lemon Peel, Black Sesame Seed, White Sesame Seed, Sichuan Peppercorns, Ginger, Seaweed.
Allergen shown in bold.