Made in Toronto, OKAZU is an umami-rich and versatile condiment with a base of chili, miso and sesame oil.
Often eaten with rice in Japan, it can also be used to top chicken, burgers, fish, tofu, eggs, ramen noodles, potatoes, and more. Use it as a marinade or ingredient in your own homemade salad dressing — we encourage you to experiment!
Abokichi co-founder Jess first encountered onigiri (Japanese rice balls) as a healthy and convenient snack while living in Tokyo. After returning to Canada, she had difficulty finding healthy, natural, and minimally-processed convenience food. As a result, she decided to introduce onigiri, made with her own Okazu, as a healthy option for busy people in Canada. This gained an initial following at farmers’ markets in Toronto and has been featured in The Toronto Star, The National Post, Toronto Life, and FoodiePages, and is a winner of the Foodie Pick Awards.
Crafted in small batches, Okazu is plant-based, non-GMO certified, gluten-free and keto-friendly.
We carry three varieties in aisle 4:
- Okazu Chili Miso — mild — the Original
- Okazu Curry Miso — mild — South Asian twist
- Okazu Spicy Chili — hot — turn up the heat!