Shichimi

Shichi-mi tōgarashi (唐辛子, seven-flavor chili pepper), also known as nana-iro tōgarashi (唐辛子, seven-color chili pepper) or simply shichimi, is a common Japanese spice mixture containing seven ingredients. Tōgarashi is the Japanese name for Capsicum annuum peppers, and it is this ingredient that makes shichimi spicy.

Shichimi
Shichimi tōgarashi.
Alternative namesNana-iro tōgarashi
TypeSpice mixture
Place of originJapan
Invented17th century
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