Our 8 best shichimi togarashi recipe ideas

OUR 8 BEST SHICHIMI TOGARASHI RECIPE IDEAS We've rounded up some of the best ways to cook with our Shichimi Togarashi from RawSpiceBar's Monthly Freshly Ground Spice Box– from glazed ribs to tempura shrimp.

Hiyashijiru (Chilled Cucumber Sesame Soup): Hiyashijiru, which literally translates to chilled soup, is a regional specialty of the Miyazaki region. With chilled crunchy cucumbers in a cold sesame miso broth with rice and a touch of heat from shichimi togarashi. This Japanese dish is traditionally eaten at breakfast but we love it for dinner and lunch too. Get the full recipe at No Recipes.

Shichimi Togarashi Sesame Tofu: Firm tofu, a traditional Japanese marinade and freshly ground shichimi togarashi make for a crispy, flavorful tofu dish- perfect to eat alone or over a bowl of rice. Get the full recipe at Danielle Levy.

Glazed Pork Ribs with Shichimi Togarashi: Nothing pairs quite so perfectly withshichimi togarashi as pork- it is especially finger licking delicious as a glaze on these pork ribs. Get the full recipe at Bon Appetit.

Chicken and Scallion Yakitori: Adapted from Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat's book, "The Japanese Grill", these shichimi togarashi spiced chicken skewers are juicy and full of flavor. Get the full recipe at Tasting Table.

Miso Baked Eggplant:This easy, homey Japanese dish requires only a few ingredients: eggplants, miso, sesame oil, lemon and our freshly ground shichimi togarashi. Get the full recipe at One Hungry Mama.

Spicy-Sweet Shichimi Togarashi Popcorn:Freshly ground shichimi togarashi, honey, a dash of olive oil and just popped corn kernels- need we say more? Get the full recipe atTurntable Kitchen.

Blood Orange Miso Glazed Salmon: A dinner party worthy Japanese inspired blood orange and miso glaze is flavorful with the light presence of honey, ginger, garlic, sake, and soy sauce and slightly spicy from shichimi togarashi spices.

Get the full recipe at Foodie With Family.

Terikayi Steak Soba Noodles: Fried noodles with sesame oil, red onions, spring onions, bean sprouts, snap peas and chili topped with grilled tenderloin marinated in teriyaki sauce created by Chef Raymund Macaalay.Get the full recipe at Honest Cooking.