Shichimi

Shichimi
Shichimi tōgarashi
Alternative namesNana-iro tōgarashi
TypeSpice mixture
Place of originJapan
Invented17th century

A jar of commercially produced shichimi

Shichi-mi tōgarashi (七味唐辛子, seven-flavor chili pepper), also known as nana-iro tōgarashi (七色唐辛子, seven-color chili pepper)[1][2] or simply shichimi, is a common Japanese spice mixture containing seven ingredients.[3] Tōgarashi is the Japanese name for Capsicum annuum peppers, and it is this ingredient that makes shichimi spicy.[4]

  1. ^ Nihon Kokugo Daijiten (dictionary).
  2. ^ Shin Meikai kokugo jiten (dictionary).
  3. ^ Zeldes, Leah A. (2010-04-14). "Eat this! Shichimi togarashi, zesty Japanese seasoning". Dining Chicago. Chicago's Restaurant & Entertainment Guide. Archived from the original on 2010-10-07. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  4. ^ Gordenker, Alice, "Shichimi Togarashi: The Japanese 7-Spice Mix You Have to Try", Japanese Food Guide