Takanotsume

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Origin: Japan
Scoville Heat Units: local_fire_department local_fire_department 20 000 - 30 000 SHU
Flavor: Peppery
Color: Red
Shape: Small and curved

Description

The Takanotsume (meaning "hawk's claw" in Japanese) is a traditional chili producing small curved pods of 3-5 cm resembling a bird's talon that ripen to vivid red. With 20,000-30,000 SHU it delivers a clean sharp heat. Indispensable in Japanese cooking it is used dried whole in oil-based dishes ramen togarashi spice blends and rice crackers and is the most widely used dried chili in Japan.