Made only with the Santaka variety chili pepper, whose fruit exhibits a vibrant red color and distinct spiciness, Yawataya Isogoro’s Ichimi Togarashi isn’t just hot, but has the sweetness and rich aroma of red pepper as well.

This simple ground red chili pepper is crafted by the century-old togarashi manufacturer Yawataya Isogoro in Nagano Prefecture. Every step of the entire production is done in-house, from seeding, germinating, planting, growing, and harvesting the pepper to roasting and grinding it into Ichimi Togarashi. The roasting method is extremely particular—careful temperature control and the right roasting time are the most crucial elements.

This dust will add heat and depth of flavor to any dish you add it to. We love this on our spicy ramen popcorn, but also on our morning eggs, or even pasta dishes.