New at Maido is Yawata Yuzu Shichimi Tougarashi! Shichimi Tougarashi, which translates to “Seven Spice Pepper”, is a beloved seasoning in Japan. Traditionally made from a combination of dried chili pepper, ginger, dried shiso, szechuan pepper, dried orange peel, black sesame seed, and ground hemp seeds, shichimi tougarashi has been used to liven up foods in Japan for centuries. Yawata brand is famous in Japan for it’s high quality, delicious shichimi seasonings, and our new Yuzu Shichimi Tougarashi is the perfect representative of their quality. Using the traditional shichimi base, Yawata Yuzu Shichimi adds a pinch of yuzu citrus to the mix turning up the zest and adding to the delightful complexity of shichimi flavor. Try it as a topping for udon, miso soup, or even yakisoba to crank up the heat and add a citrusy high note to your day. Be sure to toss a can of Yawata Yuzu Shichimi Tougarashi into your cart on your next trip to Maido for groceries and other essentials.
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