shichimi togarashi; shichimi
[ shee-CHEE-mee toh-gah-RAH-shee ]
A peppery Japanese condiment made of seven different seasonings including red chile flakes (
togarashi),
SANSHO, white sesame seeds,
NORI (seaweed) flakes, bits of dried mandarin orange peel, black hemp seeds and white poppy seeds. Shichimi
togarashi is available in hot, medium and mild strengths in most Asian markets. It's also called hichimi
togarashi and seven spice seasoning.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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