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    01/27/2021

    Homemade Creamy Togarashi Sauce (with Mayo and Togarashi Seasoning)

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    If you love spicy food, then you have to try this Togarashi Sauce. It’s made from a blend of spices to create a spicy but sweet, toasty seasoning with a hint of umami flavoring then added to a creamy mayonnaise base. Take your sriracha mayonnaise up a notch with this Japanese Togarashi Sauce. Great to serve with poke bowls, sushi rolls, and even fries!

    If you love spicy food, then you have to try this Togarashi Sauce. It’s made from a blend of spices to create a spicy but sweet, toasty seasoning with a hint of umami flavoring then added to a creamy mayonnaise base. Take your sriracha mayonnaise up a notch with this Japanese Togarashi Sauce. Great to serve with poke, sushi rolls, and even fries!

    In Japan, Togarashi seasoning is hugely popular and can be added to nearly any dish, similar to how you would use salt and pepper. The spice blend carries with it a ton of different flavors! The best part of making it yourself is that you can adjust the measurements to bring out the tastes you prefer.

    Even with a longer list of ingredients, this Togarashi sauce is quick to make and keeps very well in the fridge if stored properly. This spicy sauce is a great way to add heat to your meal, but also add a few different layers of flavor. If you can’t handle a lot of heat, it can easily be adjusted so you can still enjoy the excitement of adding Togarashi to your meals.

    Table of Contents Show
    What is Togarashi?
    Togarashi Sauce Ingredients and Substitutes
    How to Make Togarashi Sauce
    Make Togarashi Seasoning
    Make Sriracha Mayo
    Mix Everything Together
    Variations
    Ways to Use Togarashi Sauce
    What Does Togarashi Sauce Taste Like?
    Where to Buy Togarashi Seasoning?
    Easy 5 Minute Togarashi Sauce Recipe

    What is Togarashi?

    Shichimi Togarashi means “7 spice blend” in Japanese. In Japan, you can find it added to anything from rice and udon to meats to even crackers. Different manufacturers have unique spins on the spice mix, but it consistently has a few key components.

    Toasted sesame seeds add a nuttiness and nori (seaweed) adds the umami. Lastly, ginger and citrus zest add the perfect zing to really round off the spice blend.

    Togarashi Sauce Ingredients and Substitutes

    Togarashi Sauce ingredients on the counter.
    • Mayonnaise: Adds a creamy texture to the sauce. I used the regular mayo, but you can substitute sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for a healthier option
    • Sriracha: Adds heat to the sauce. Reduce the amount of sriracha sauce if you prefer a mild taste or add more for making it very spicy!
    • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: Add more heat that can be nice and mild in moderation, or loaded on for a stronger kick.
    • Orange or Tangerine Zest: Adds the perfect zing to the sauce.
    • Sugar & Salt & Ginger Powder: For extra flavors.
    • Ground Black Pepper: Use fresh ground pepper.
    • Toasted Sesame Seeds: This recipe works with black or white sesame seeds, or even a mix of both.
    • Nori: Add crumbled nori for the nice umami flavor.

    How to Make Togarashi Sauce

    Make Togarashi Seasoning

    Photo collage showing how to make togarashi seasoning.
    • In a small bowl, add crushed red pepper flakes, orange zest, garlic powder, sugar, salt, pepper, sesame seeds and crumbled nori.
    • Mix well.

    Make Sriracha Mayo

    Photo collage showing making sriracha mayo.
    • Add mayo and sriracha sauce in a separate small mixing bowl.
    • Whisk until smooth with a fork or whisk.

    Mix Everything Together

    Photo collage showing how to make togarashi sauce.
    • Mix Sriracha mayo with Togarashi seasoning.
    • Taste and adjust heat and salt. Add more spices if you like. Serve and enjoy.

    Variations

    • Vegan: This recipe can easily be made vegan by substituting vegan mayonnaise.
    • Non-spicy: If you want to give the recipe a shot, but aren’t a fan of a lot of spice, try making it without sriracha and crushed red pepper flakes. You can always adjust any of the spice measurements to your liking as well.

    Ways to Use Togarashi Sauce

    Togarashi sauce can go on virtually anything you want to give an added kick. For a more traditional approach, put it on sushi or a poké bowl. Or experiment with it anywhere you would use a spicy mayo, like as a condiment on a burger or a dip with fries.

    If you love spicy food, then you have to try this Togarashi Sauce. It’s made from a blend of spices to create a spicy but sweet, toasty seasoning with a hint of umami flavoring then added to a creamy mayonnaise base. Take your sriracha mayonnaise up a notch with this Japanese Togarashi Sauce. Great to serve with poke bowls, sushi rolls, and even fries!

    What Does Togarashi Sauce Taste Like?

    This Togarashi Sauce is spicy, mainly from the sriracha and red pepper flakes. The other spices each add their unique flavor notes too, so it’s hard to describe the taste in a single word. There’s a nuttiness to it, and a tanginess too. But there’s also a sweetness, balanced with the savoriness from the umami notes. It’s all blended together into a creamy sauce, that’s undeniably packed with flavor.

    Where to Buy Togarashi Seasoning?

    Togarashi can be found very easily online. Check out this House Foods brand. You’ll very likely be able to find it at your local Asian grocery store, but it may be even easier to find than you think. Many popular brands have started making their own version of the spice, including Knorr.

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    I hope you like this recipe. If you try it, please comment below and let me know how your Togarashi Sauce turns out!

    If you love spicy food, then you have to try this Togarashi Sauce. It’s made from a blend of spices to create a spicy but sweet, toasty seasoning with a hint of umami flavoring then added to a creamy mayonnaise base.

    Easy 5 Minute Togarashi Sauce Recipe

    If you love spicy food, then you have to try this Togarashi Sauce. It’s made from a blend of spices to create a spicy but sweet, toasty seasoning with a hint of umami flavoring then added to a creamy mayonnaise base.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 8 tablespoons
    Author: Izzy
    Calories: 30kcal

    Ingredients 

    For the Spicy Mayo

    • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or use sour cream)
    • 3 teaspoons sriracha

    For the Shichimi Togarashi

    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon orange or tangerine zest
    • ¼ teaspoons sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
    • 1 tablespoon nori seaweed (crumbled)
    • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)

    Instructions 

    • Make Togarashi Seasoning: In a mixing bowl, mix together crushed red pepper flakes, orange zest, garlic powder, sugar, salt, pepper, sesame seeds and crumbled nori.
    • Make Spicy Mayo: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo and sriracha sauce.
    • Mix the Sriracha mayo with Togarashi seasoning.
    • Taste and adjust heat and salt. Add more spices if you like. Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    Store in an air-tight jar in the fridge. It’ll last for up to 3 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author: Izzy
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Keyword: Togarashi Sauce, Togarashi Seasoning
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    Filed Under: Cooking Basics, Recipes Tagged With: ginger powder, mayonnaise, nori, orange zest, pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, sesame seeds, sriracha, sugar

    About Izzy

    I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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    Comments

    1. Sam says

      May 31, 2021 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      Love trying out new sauces. This was great in my sushi bowl! Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Abigial says

      May 31, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      I never knew that this was a thing, but it tastes so amazing, I have to find more recipes to add this awesome sauce to!

      Reply
    3. Anne says

      August 07, 2021 at 11:10 am

      5 stars
      This sounds great, but I’m confused about whether it should have ginger powder or garlic powder. The instructions say garlic in some places and ginger in others.

      Reply
      • Izzy says

        August 23, 2021 at 2:23 pm

        Hi Anne, thanks for letting me. It should be garlic powder.

        Reply

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