5 from 12 votes
Furikake
Furikake is a Japanese seasoning blend made by toasting nori seaweed and sesame seeds, then combining them with optional bonito flakes and shiso leaf. The mixture creates a crunchy, savory topping that adds a layered umami flavor to rice, noodles, and vegetables. Its toasty aroma and balanced textures give simple dishes an added depth of taste.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
23 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
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.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23
% 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.