Herb or Spice
Shichimi Togarashi
About This Entry
Shichimi togarashi is Japanese seven-spice with chili, citrus, and nori — its layered heat pairs with sake, lager, and mineral-driven whites with umami dishes.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Riesling — Shichimi citrus-chili-nori blend suits Riesling in Japanese noodle and rice accent.
Gewurztraminer also pairs well with Shichimi Togarashi because shichimi also pairs with Gewürztraminer in ramen accent.
Common Culinary Uses
- salmon fillet
At a Glance
Group
Ground & Blended Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Multiple species
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Shichimi Togarashi
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Ground & Blended Spices
- Scientific name
- Multiple species
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent