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Asian
Trip To Tokyo Blend
2oz · 8oz
Ingredients: black sesame, roasted sesame, white sesame, plum sesame, wasabi sesame, kimchi chili, yuzu zest. This house made sesame blend is comprised a blend of different sesame seeds carefully blended with yuzu zest and kimchi chili. It elevates any rice, fish, roasted vegetable dish. If you’re in need of a savory crunch for bread or pizza it works beautifully there as well. It is versatile, fun, and will make you feel like you’re traveling to Japan for a little while.
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Japan
Togarashi
2oz · 8oz
Shichimi togarashi, often simply called togarashi, is Japan’s iconic seven-spice blend, known for its balance of heat, aroma, and texture. Originating in Edo-period Japan, it was first sold by spice merchants near temples and shrines, where it was valued as much for its warming qualities as for its flavor. The blend traditionally includes chili pepper, citrus peel, sesame seeds, sansho pepper, ginger, and seaweed, though the exact combination varies by region and maker. Each variation reflects local taste—some brighter with citrus, others earthier or more numbing with sansho—making togarashi a quiet expression of regional identity. In Japanese cuisine, shichimi togarashi is a finishing spice, sprinkled over noodles, rice, grilled meats, vegetables, and soups to add depth rather than overpower. Beyond savory dishes, its citrus and spice notes can subtly enhance sweets, pairing beautifully with chocolate, caramel, citrus desserts, and even shortbread.
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Asian
Plum Sesame
2oz · .5lb
Plum soaked sesame seeds add a pop of salty, umami flavor to salads, a piece of fish, or rice dishes.
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Asian
Yuzu Sesame Seeds
2oz · .5lb
Yuzu soaked sesame seeds add a pop of citrus and umami flavor to salads, a piece of fish, or rice dishes.
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Asian
Soy Sauce Sesame Seeds
2oz · .5lb
Soy sauce soaked sesame seeds add a pop of salty, umami flavor to salads, a piece of fish, or rice dishes.
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Asian
Curry Sesame Seeds
2oz · .5lb
Curry soaked sesame seeds add a pop of salty, umami flavor to salads, a piece of fish, or rice dishes.
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Asian
Kimchi Sesame Seeds
2oz · .5lb
Kim chee soaked sesame seeds add a pop of heat, fermentation, and crunch to salads, a piece of fish, or rice dishes.
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Japan
Wasabi Sesame Seeds
2oz · 1/2 lb
Wasabi soaked sesame seeds as a pop of heat and tang that adds flavor to rice dishes, a piece of fish, or roasted vegetables.
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Japan
Golden Sesame Seeds (Japan)
2 oz · 1 lb
These plump raindrops of roasted goodness have been roasted by the fourth generation master, Etsuji Wada, for over 40 years! Roasted white sesame seeds are nutty, rich and sweet in flavor and perfect for toppings of baked goods, crushed in salad dressings and even on sushi.
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Japan
Roasted Black Sesame Seeds (Japan)
2 oz · 1 lb
These plump raindrops of roasted goodness have been roasted by the 4th generation master, Etsuji Wada, for over 40 years! The black sesame seeds have a distinct thick nutty flavor that does well on salads, rice, yogurt and even ice cream.
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Vietnam
Red Boat Fish Sauce
17oz
This savory, sweet, and umami-laden sauce gives dishes a unique, rich and satisfying dimension. Red Boat is an all-natural, first press, “extra virgin” Vietnamese fish sauce. It does not contain added water, preservatives or MSG.
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Asian
Smoked Soy Sauce
210ml
This is smoked using beech wood. If you taste this soy sauce on its own, you might be overwhelmed by the smoke flavor. Instead, this smoked shoyu is meant to be eaten with food. Perfect for all sorts of vegetables, meats, seafood, fruits (and even cheeses!). Please refrigerate after opening.
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Japan
Nomura Mitsuboshi Soy Sauce
900ml
Horikawaya Nomura has been making this soy sauce for over 300 hundred years without ever upgrading their production methods. Which speaks volumes to the flavor of sweet soy with the slightest hint of smoke and such a balanced umami. The level of flavors are amazing, one playing off each other. Simply put, this is a truly remarkable brew. Produced from only Japanese-grown soybeans, wheat and natural sea salt. Please refrigerate after opening.
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Japan
Shio Koji
500ml
Shio koji is a traditional use of koji, the ancient mold that gives us soy sauce, miso, fermented bean paste, and sake. It is made by combining rice koji (cooked rice that has been inoculated with koji spores and then dried), salt, and water and letting the mixture ferment, during which time it develops a sweet, fruity, slightly funky aroma. Shio koji is primarily used as a marinade.
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Japan
Iio Jozo Pure Rice Vinegar Premium
900ml
This vinegar is made with ingredients grown without pesticides and Iio Jozo’s house-made sake.
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Japan
Black Sesame Paste (Japan)
1kg
This deep, rich, nutty black sesame paste can lend itself to many applications, both sweet and savory. Store in a cool, dark place. Do not refrigerate. Oil separation is natural; massage the package to reincorporate.
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Japan
Golden Sesame Oil (Japan)
500ml
The oil is deep in golden color and flavor. The rich floral aroma has a fresh roasted nutty sesame quality. Store in cool, dark place, do not refrigerate.
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Japan
Purple Sweet Potato Vinegar
500ml
Like all of their other vinegars, first Iio-san makes a sake from the main ingredient and then turns it into vinegar. Same goes for this purple sweet potato vinegar, which the resulting sake looks like a brilliant ruby red beet soup. The finished vinegar itself has beautiful purplish color. On the nose and palate you can taste the earthy potato, but it also has the round fullness of a superb red wine vinegar. This product is really amazing.
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Japan
Iio Jozo Brown Rice Vinegar
900ml
This has a rich, malty taste. It is great for adding to broths or making vinaigrette.
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Japan
Japanese Konbu Algae
1lb
Rishiri Konbu invokes the word delicate which is all that is Kyoto cuisine. Sustainably harvested off the coast of Rishiri Island in far northern Japan, this konbu is flavorful, yet mild. It works perfectly to showcase each ingredient in a dish. This konbu gives an umami pop in a subtle, elegant way. We love this konbu when making beautiful dishes like chawan mushi, clear dashi soups, nimono, etc.
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Japan
Honey Sweetened Purple Sweet Potato Vinegar
500ml
Iio Jozo has added honey to their amazing Purple Sweet Potato vinegar to sweeten it up a bit. Now we have an earthy, tart and sweet vinegar that could become the perfect shrub, vinaigrette or whatever you feel would be the best application. Enjoy this wonderful provision.
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Japan
Organic Black Vinegar, 5 Years Aged
Kakuida’s organic black vinegar is a very special product. This rice vinegar has been aged for five years in black earthenware jars in the sun, wind and rain on the shores of Kagoshima Bay under the watch of the active volcano, Sakurajima. The magic of this process creates a vinegar that combines a mellow acidity with a full, round taste and a beautiful caramel color.
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Japan
Kisaichi Jozo Edomae Akasu (Kisaichi Jozo Edomae Red Vinegar)
Akasu is the red vinegar behind Edomae sushi, brewed from aged sake lees for a deep amber color and a rounded, mellow acidity with a savory, umami finish. Season sushi rice the traditional Tokyo way, or use it anywhere you want vinegar with more depth: dressings, marinades, pickles and dipping sauces.
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Japan
Gold Sesame Paste
Gold Sesame Paste is a rich, silky Japanese sesame paste crafted from carefully selected golden sesame seeds that are roasted to develop their naturally sweet, nutty aroma before being finely ground into an exceptionally smooth paste. Its deep flavor and creamy texture make it an indispensable ingredient in both savory and sweet applications. Compared to standard sesame pastes, gold sesame paste offers a more delicate sweetness and a refined roasted character, bringing depth, richness, and complexity without overpowering other ingredients. Whether used as the foundation for a sauce or as a finishing ingredient, it delivers exceptional balance and versatility. Crafted with premium golden sesame seeds, this luxurious sesame paste delivers a velvety texture and beautifully balanced flavor that inspires creativity in both professional kitchens and home cooking alike.
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About SOS Chefs
At SOS Chefs we are amazed everyday by the variety of wonders nature has to offer. We thrive on bringing an abundance of high quality products from all over the world and aim to stay connected with our customers and their suggestions to continue growing. Through our work we have witnessed and contributed to so many iconic and beautiful stories, and our reputation, love, and dedication to everything beautiful and delicious continues to set us apart as we do so. We welcome you to visit, taste our selection, and help Save Our Spices with our community of creation.
