Karatsu, Saga, Japan
Yui Ao Ichimi
Japanese Green Chilli Spice
Ao Ichimi is a green chilli spice made only with YUIICHIMI chilli, picked young before it ripens to red. Drying at the green stage keeps a fresher, more herbaceous heat with a clear green aroma. Where the red Ichimi is round and warming, the green version is brighter and a little sharper, which suits delicate dishes a heavier chilli would overpower.
BEST FOR
Sashimi · Grilled fish · Tempura · Clear soups
HOW TO USE
Add at the table or as a finishing touch. Best used at the end of cooking to keep the fresh aroma.
INGREDIENTS
YUIICHIMI chilli
PACK SIZE
Retail jar, with trade and bulk options on request
SHELF LIFE
24 months at room temperature. Once opened, store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
AVAILABLE FOR
Restaurants, retailers and distributors
FOR CHEFS & TRADE
PRODUCER'S VOICE
The same heirloom chilli grown in Karatsu, simply harvested earlier in the season. The grind is adjusted with each harvest to bring out the best of that year's crop.