Yuzu vs Lemon: How the Citrus Fruits Differ
Yuzu is a plant native to East Asia that belongs to the genus Citrus of the family Rutaceae. It is an evergreen small tree blooming in May or June, bearing fruit in Autumn. Japan...
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Perilla: Shiso vs Oba leaves
“Shiso (シソ, 紫蘇)” is an annual plant that belongs to the genus Perilla in the family Lamiaceae, and probably because of that, it is referred to as perilla in English. Shiso vs. Oba The...
Nanami Togarashi vs. Shichimi: What’s the Difference?
A while ago, a tweet got attention on Japanese Twitter. It said that S&B’s Shichimi Togarashi has the name of Nanami Togarashi on the glass bottle sold abroad. The Chinese characters or Kanji for the seven-spice...
Yuzu Shichimi: 7 Spice Blend with Citrus Zest
When it comes to traditional Japanese spice, “Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子)” or “Shichimi (七味)” has been a long-time favorite in Japan. It is a traditional seasoning/condiment made up of 7 aromatic spices. The first ingredient...
Togarashi Senbei with Yawataya Isogoro’s Shichimi Spice
Shichimi Togarashi is a traditional Japanese spice mix invented by a druggist who lived in Edo (present-day Tokyo) about 400 years ago. Made from ground red chili pepper and other six aromatic spices, the...
Shichimi Togarashi is classified as Furikake seasoning or not
Shichimi Togarashi and Furikake are 2 condiments that represent Japan, which both consist of mini flakes and are sprinkled on food when used. The Difference: Furikake vs Shichimi Togarashi If you only hear that,...
Japanese Spice: Ichimi Togarashi vs. Shichimi Togarashi
Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子) and Ichimi Togarashi (一味唐辛子), also called just Shichimi and Ichimi, are both traditional Japanese spice condiments. As for the degree of recognition, I think the former spice mix is known better...
Shichimiya Shichimi Togarashi: 7 Spice Blend from Kyoto
The other day, I got a Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子) that the historical city Kyoto boasts. Shichimi Togarashi or Shichimi (七味) is a traditional Japanese condiment consisting of ground red chili pepper and six other...
