Japanese BBQ Seasoning
Japanese BBQ Seasoning
Japanese BBQ Seasoning is an earthy, tangy seasoning blend that offers a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and umami. It is also called Japanese barbeque seasoning, Japanese BBQ rub, or Japanese BBQ spice mix.
Barbecue is a relatively new style of Japanese cooking that emerged after the end of WWII, as Japan opened up to the west. Pure, traditional Japanese cooking features mild sauces with simple flavors, but thanks to influences from the US and Korea, there is a fusion approach to Japanese BBQ that’s developed around flavors that are a little bit more spicy, funky, and playful.
Our Japanese BBQ Seasoning is appropriate for:
- seasoning companies;
- Asian-fusion, BBQ, and bar & grill-style restaurants;
- independent spice shops;
- and chip, snack, sauce, and jerky manufacturers
Flavor Profile
Japanese BBQ Seasoning is sweet, earthy, fruity, and packed with umami flavors. It has just enough heat to make itself known without being overly assertive.
How To Use
We used our Japanese BBQ Seasoning to make Japanese BBQ Sauce, which we used for drizzling and dipping with our Savory Japanese BBQ Pancake, or okonomiyake. We mixed Japanese BBQ Seasoning into ground chicken and made Tsukune, grilled chicken meatballs. It would be terrific as a rub for BBQ Tofu Skewers, and would also beautifully season some Low & Slow Oven-Baked Ribs.
Japanese BBQ Seasoning goes well with chicken, tofu, pork, eggs, and rice. Add to roasted or grilled meats and vegetables, sauces, marinades, dressings, or noodles.
| Also Called | Japanese barbeque seasoning, Japanese BBQ seasoning blend, Japanese BBQ rub, or Japanese BBQ spice mix |
| Ingredients | Mustard, sugar, sesame seed, onion, ginger, smoked salt, apple flavoring powder (dried apple granules, calcium stearate [anti-caking agent], silicon dioxide [2% maximum]), tamari soy sauce powder (tamari soy sauce [soybeans, salt, sugar] and non-GMO corn maltodextrin), white pepper, lemon peel, guajillo powder, horseradish, and nori flakes |
| Flavor Profile | Earthy, sweet, tangy, fruity, umami, just a bit of heat |
| Recommended Uses | BBQ, grilling, roasting, chicken, eggs, vegetables, pork, tofu, rice, noodles |
| Cuisine | Japanese, Asian, Asian fusion |
| How To Store | Airtight container in a cool, dark place |
| Shelf Life | 6-12 months |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 tsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories12
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
TransFat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium137mg6%
Total Carbohydrate2.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Sugar Alcohol 0.0g
Protein0.4g1%
Vitamin D0mcg0%
Calcium12mg1%
Iron0mg1%
Potassium20mg0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.
