Whole 30 Shichimi Togarashi
Making your own spice blends at home is one of the smartest moves you can make when you're eating clean, and this Japanese seven-spice blend is a perfect example of why. Store-bought versions often sneak in additives, fillers, or sugar that can quietly knock you off track, so grinding your own from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. The blend layers Korean red pepper flakes, toasted sesame seeds, sansho pepper, dried orange peel, nori, ground ginger, and poppy seeds into something deeply complex — fiery, citrusy, nutty, and a little briny all at once. Toasting the sesame seeds and sansho pepper before combining everything is a small step that makes a huge difference, coaxing out oils and fragrance that a pre-packaged jar simply can't match. The result is a coarsely textured, vibrantly aromatic seasoning that's incredible dusted over grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or a simple bowl of cauliflower rice. One small jar goes a long way, and it keeps for up to three months, so you can batch it once and reach for it all season long.
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8 servings
- 2 tbsp korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru) or coarsely ground dried red chili
- 1 tbsp sansho pepper (or sichuan peppercorns)
- 1 tbsp dried orange peel, finely crumbled
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp nori, cut or crumbled into small flakes
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- 1
Toast the white sesame seeds and black sesame seeds together in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the white seeds are lightly golden and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes. Watch closely, as sesame seeds can brown quickly. Transfer immediately to a plate to cool.
- 2
Add the sansho pepper to the same skillet and toast over medium-low heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30–45 seconds. Transfer to the plate with the sesame seeds and let cool completely.
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