5 from 10 votes
Furikake
Furikake is a Japanese dry seasoning made by toasting and mixing sesame seeds, katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), spinach, and nori with a sweet-savory soy-based sauce. Baked at low heat until crisp, it adds umami and crunchy texture when sprinkled over rice or other dishes, providing a distinctive seasoning blend.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
28 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar evaporated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12 grams spinach (6 leaves)
- 30 grams sesame seeds ~¼ cup, toasted
- 25 grams katsuobushi (~8 small packets)
- 3 grams nori (1 large sheet)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir the soy sauce, sake, sugar, and salt together until the sugar is mostly dissolved. If you get impatient, you can pop the sauce in the microwave for a few seconds to speed things up.
- To prepare the spinach, wash and dry each leaf thoroughly. Trim out the thick stem in the center and then stack and dice the leaves into ⅛-inch (3mm) pieces.
- Add the sesame seeds, katsuobushi, and spinach to a bowl and stir to combine.
- Drizzle the sauce over the mixture evenly and then stir everything together until the sauce is evenly distributed.
- Dump the furikake onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet spread it into an even layer.
- Put the Furikake in the oven and set the oven to 250 F (120 C) and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and use chopsticks to stir the mixture and break up any large clusters.
- Put the pan back in the oven and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the Furikake is completely crisp and has no damp pieces.
- Let the Furikake cool to room temperature and use scissors to shred the nori on top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
28kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
39mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
107IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 28kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.