Spice
Dried Red Chili (Taka no Tsume)
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What is it?
Small dried Japanese red chilies. They are curved like a hawk's claw. Take out the seeds for a gentler heat.
Substitution Guide
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Best Substitute
Red Pepper Flakes
They carry the same dry chili heat. Use about ¼ tsp for one chili.
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Acceptable
Ichimi Togarashi
It is pure ground chili, so it spreads fast. Add a pinch at the end, since it burns easily in oil.
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NEVER Use
Sweet Paprika
It is sweet and barely hot. The dish loses its bite.
Related Ingredients
Did you know?
🔬Taka no tsume means hawk's claw in Japanese. Home cooks drop one into kinpira, pickles, and even pasta.
Sensory Profile
A dry, bright heat with little fruity flavor. The inner ribs and seeds hold most of the burn.
