Furikake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
23 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Japanese
Furikake
Description
This Furikake recipe starts by toasting nori seaweed sheets over an open flame or in a dry skillet until crisp and fragrant. Once cooled, the sheets are crumbled into small pieces, which provide the distinctive seaweed flavor and a light crunch. White and black sesame seeds are separately toasted to enhance their nuttiness and then combined with the nori. Optional ingredients such as bonito flakes add smoky, fishy umami notes, while dried shiso leaf brings an herbal brightness.
The resulting furikake has a mix of textures from the crisp seaweed, crunchy sesame seeds, and flaky bonito. It can be sprinkled generously over rice, noodles, salads, or vegetables to impart a savory, toasted flavor that is both subtle and complex. The preparation process enhances aroma and texture, making it a versatile condiment for everyday use.
Store the furikake in an airtight container away from sunlight and moisture to preserve its crispness and flavor. It keeps well for several weeks, allowing repeated use as a convenient flavor enhancer.
Ingredients
- 2 heets nori seaweed
- 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon bonito flakes (optional)
- 2 teaspoons shiso leaf optional, dried
Instructions
- Toast the nori seaweed sheets by passing them quickly over an open flame of your gas stove or toasting them in a dry skillet over medium heat until they become crisp and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes per side. Be careful not to burn them. Let them cool.
- Once cooled, crumble the nori seaweed sheets into small pieces. You can use scissors or tear them by hand.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over a medium heat for about 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the crumbled nori seaweed with the toasted sesame seeds, (and bonito flakes and shiso, if using).
- Stir well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer to an airtight container or a small jar for storage.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. It will keep for several weeks.
- Sprinkle the furikake over rice, noodles, salads, vegetables, or any other dish you'd like to add flavor to.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 23kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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