OKAZU: Japanese Chili Crisp made with Organic Miso

Fermentation + Spices = Super UMAMI

BOLD on flavour🔥, not on heat.🌶️

 

 

And we do this WITHOUT any chemical or animal related products. Vegan, Gluten free, Non-GMO certified. 

Hi, I’m Fumi, one of the co-founders of ABOKICHI. I was born and raised in Japan and am currently living in Canada. Have you ever wondered about the difference between Japanese Chili Crisps(食べるラー油) and other types? 🤔

Japan is a country that continually adapts ideas from overseas, evolving and integrating them into its culture. This has happened in many aspects of Japanese life, from religion and governance of the country, food, entertainment, transportation, housing, automobiles and more.

When it comes to food, I often notice UMAMI (a savoury, brothy flavour) being added to dishes, regardless of their origin. For example, noodles that originally came from China were transformed into Japanese-style ramen with a strong UMAMI sesame oil , garlic flavour. The same evolution happened with spicy chili oil, turning it into an UMAMI-rich condiment known as Taberu-rayu (食べるラー油).

Many brands today claim their products are UMAMI-rich, but are they really? Just adding shiitake mushrooms doesn’t automatically create a rich UMAMI flavour.

Try OKAZU’s UMAMI. The fermentation process blend of miso  and shoyu naturally creates amino acids, adding a robust UMAMI flavour to our condiments. Experience the difference for yourself—you might just get addicted. But don’t say I didn’t warn you!

 

 

 

Fun Fact: The Chili Oil Tradition and Japanese Culture 🌶️

Did You Know?

Chili oil has deep roots in Asian cuisine, dating back over 2,000 years in China. It was traditionally used to enhance flavours and preserve ingredients. In Japan, the concept evolved with local ingredients and flavours, blending seamlessly into the rich tapestry of Japanese culinary traditions.

 

What Makes OKAZU Special?

Our OKAZU Chili Oil pays homage to this ancient tradition while embracing Japanese culinary culture. By combining organic miso with spicy chili and toasted sesame oil, OKAZU creates a unique fusion that’s both authentic and innovative. This blend reflects Japan's art of balancing flavours—where umami, spiciness, and rich textures come together to create something truly extraordinary.

 

Customer’s voice

Let's take a look at some reviews from the JudgeMe app on our website. Are you familiar with the JudgeMe app? It verifies each purchase before a customer can leave a review, providing third-party assurance that guarantees the authenticity of every review. This means merchants can't fabricate or manipulate reviews. So, these are the genuine words of our customers!

 

 

 

Gayle Madeira left the following 5 star review for the product OKAZU - Sanshō Pepper Miso - Set of 4 Japanese miso chili oil condiment (230ml/8oz) :

SUCH DELICIOUS SAUCE !

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I just got back from Japan and was really craving the food so decided to start making some myself. I was given an ad for Abokichi so took a chance and ordered it. This sauce is SO GOOD. It has that thing that the food in Japan has where you taste 5 or 6 different flavours at the same time with each bite. It's FULLY FLAVOuRFUL! And I have a hard time with too much heat or things that are too spicy, but even though this sauce  is very full of flavour and definitely has a bite, I can even eat it by itself and not cry from pain (I just cry from joy because it is so delicious). Congratulations Abokichi for making the perfect sauce . I will order it forever now.

Yu-Ting Chen , left the following 5 star review for the product OKAZU Lover's Set - 2 30ml/8oz (12 jars) :

Careful! Really, be careful.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s an addiction…. Please be careful. I just bought another case of 12… it never lasts long enough. Soon, you'll realize this is all you use, for almost everything.

Aubaines Bernard , left the following 5 star review for the product OKAZU - CURRY MISO - Japanese miso curry oil co ndiment (230ml/8oz) :

Love Okazu - Curry  

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My wife and I use the Okazu Curry on our avocado toast . But first we pour out most of the oil and then spread the pieces over the mashed avocado which is on toasted Ezequiel bread . An absolutely delicious lunch with a glass of white wine .

 

Awards

Gold Sofi Award by blind tasting

Abokichi’s OKAZU has won the gold award in the Condiments, Dressings and Marinades as part of the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) 2020 sofi™ Awards, a top honor in the $158 billion specialty food industry.

 

There are many "awards" that big corporations can buy, but this award is different. It’s based on blind tastings conducted by a national panel from the Specialty Food Association based in NY. The submission fee is affordable, even for small brands like ours. Unlike some awards that come with a hefty p rice tag and can essentially be bought, this one truly reflects the quality of the product.

 

 

Featured by 

Toronto Life , Edible Toronto , Chatelaine, the Globe and Mail, CBC and more!

 

Thank you for taking the time to read this far! As a token of our appreciation, use this $5 OFF coupon code on your first order of our sampler ( ABO Miso Soup and OKAZU Tasting Set - 7 SKU) below.