House - Ichimi Togarashi (red pepper flakes) 0.63 Oz.
Reader Reviews
Ichimi togarashi is found on the table of almost any restaurant in Japan. It is absolutely required for the noodle dishes like udon, and can go on pretty much anything. It isn't too spicy, but it just adds an extra little kick to dishes for those who like it hotter. I always keep a bottle of it on my table at home.
Togarashi is basically dried and ground red chili pepers, the same as you would find in red pepper flakes or similar spices. It does have a flavor, rather than just kick, so it shouldn't be used if you are too picky. Its going to change the dish.
There are two kinds, shichimi, which is seven-spice powder, and this kind ichimi, which is a one-spice powder. Ichimi is the hotter of the two, while shichimi is more like chili powder in that it isn't so hot but is more flavorful.
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Price: $2.59
Updated on 8-15-2008.
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