Shichimi Togarashi

also called shichimi · togarashi · nanami togarashi · seven spice · 七味唐辛子

The table

1 Tbsdried mandarin peelgrind coarse in a mortarstir infold in
1 sheet(torn small)toasted nori
2 Tbsblack sesame seedstoast in a dry skillet 3 min
1 Tbspoppy seeds
1 Tbshemp seeds
3 Tbs(ichimi togarashi)ground dried chile
1 tspground sansho pepper
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Pans and tools

1grind coarse in a mortar

2toast in a dry skillet 3 min

4fold in

goes in with what step 3 made

Cooking it

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The clock

Start to finish
at least 3 min3 of 4 steps give no time
Needs you
about 3 min
If you get it wrong
Narrow — the sesame is the tell, not the chile: it goes from pale to dark in about twenty seconds and takes the blend with it

  1. toast in a dry skillet 3 min

    3 minneeds you(we think)from the start

  2. grind coarse in a mortar

    not timedfrom the start

  3. stir in

    not timed3 min in

  4. fold in

    not timed3 min in

You'll need mortar · skillet

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>> title: Shichimi Togarashi
>> category: Spice Blends & Marinades
>> tags: japanese, chiles, sesame, spice blend, pantry
>> counters: Ramen Shop, Japanese Home Cooking
>> aka: shichimi, togarashi, nanami togarashi, seven spice, 七味唐辛子
>> pairs-with: miso-soup
>> servings: 16
>> time: 20 min
>> slack: narrow — the sesame is the tell, not the chile: it goes from pale to dark in about twenty seconds and takes the blend with it

>> step: toast in a dry skillet 3 min
Toast @black sesame seeds{2%Tbs}, @poppy seeds{1%Tbs}, and @hemp seeds{1%Tbs} in a dry #skillet{} over medium heat until they smell nutty and start to pop, about ~{3%min}.

>> step: grind coarse in a mortar
Grind @dried mandarin peel{1%Tbs} and @toasted nori{1%sheet}(torn small) to a coarse powder in a #mortar{}.

>> step: stir in
Stir @&(~1)peel powder{} into @&(~2)toasted seeds{}.

>> step: fold in
Fold @ground dried chile{3%Tbs}(ichimi togarashi) and @ground sansho pepper{1%tsp} into @&(~1)mixture{}.