SPECIAL FEATURE
A Japanese 7-spice blend
that typically includes red chile flakes, dried
orange peel, white sesame seeds, black sesame
seeds, nori (seaweed) flakes, poppy seeds and
ginger.
Actual ingredients may vary depending on the
brand.
Use the mixture to flavor soups or noodles and
yakinori.
This seven-spice mixture
is a blend of red peppers, sansho pepper, roasted
orange peel, yellow and black poppy seeds, nori
flakes, and ginger.
A sprinkle or two brings out the very clean
flavors of Japanese food, without masking or
overpowering them.
It is also a popular foil for fatty and deep
fried foods like shabu-shabu and eel.
Try stirring some into noodle dishes, or shaking
a bit over rice.
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