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Ishigakijima Chili Oil (石垣島ラー油): What It Is, Ingredients & Origin

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Ishigakijima Chili Oil (石垣島ラー油) is a Japanese food classified as chili oil. It is associated with Ishigaki Island.

Name in Japanese石垣島ラー油
Typechili oil
Place of originIshigaki Island

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