What is Nanami Togarashi (Assorted chili pepper)?
Mix spice representing Japan, it is mainly made by blending seven kinds of spices. It is said that the basis of blending “二辛五香” (Nishin Goko) which means two kinds of spices known for their heat and five kinds of aromatic spices. Nanami Togarashi conceived in the early Edo period spread afterwards throughout the country, and the content of the formulation became diverse depending on the history and climate of the area.
What to use with?
As a spice to refine your ordinary meal, suitable for seafood, meat, dumplings and more other than Japanese foods such as hot pot, soups, udon, soba, grilled foods.
