Pairing
Spices for noodles
The spices that pair best with noodles run nutty, citrusy, and pungent: Shichimi togarashi, Sichuan pepper, Wasabi, Poppy seed, and Sesame are reliable starting points, each one named here because its own pairing notes call for noodles. The full set sits below.
No. 59Spice
Poppy seed
Nutty, mild, crunchy, faintly sweet
nutty
No. 58Spice
Sesame
Nutty, toasty, mild, oil-rich
nutty
No. 69Blend
Shichimi togarashi
Spicy, citrusy, nutty, savory
citrusy·pungent·nutty
No. 44Spice
Sichuan pepper
Citrusy, woody, tongue-tingling, numbing
citrusy·pungent
No. 92Spice
Wasabi
Sharp, nasal, fresh, fleeting heat
pungent
Common questions
- What spices go with noodles?
- Shichimi togarashi, Sichuan pepper, Wasabi, Poppy seed, and Sesame.
- What flavors work with noodles?
- The notes that stand out most are nutty, citrusy, and pungent, read from the flavor profiles of the spices listed here.
- What is the boldest spice for noodles?
- Sichuan pepper is one of the strongest here: citrusy, woody, tongue-tingling, numbing. Add it early and taste as you go.
- What is a mild spice for noodles?
- Poppy seed sits at the gentle end: nutty, mild, crunchy, faintly sweet. It seasons without taking over.