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Furikake Recipe (Vegan Japanese Rice Seasoning)
5 from 3 votes

Furikake Recipe (Vegan Japanese Rice Seasoning)

With toasted sesame seeds, crunchy nori, and balanced with a tiny hint of sweetness, this furikake recipe is the bomb on everything from veggies and rice to noodles. It’s effortless to make, more flavorful and fresh than store-bought, and adds layers of flavor in seconds!

Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings: 4 Ounces
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white sesame seeds
  • 4 teaspoons black sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup nori cut or crumpled into tiny bits
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons sugar or coconut sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Additions:
  • ½ teaspoon ichimi togarashi or gochugaru
  • ½ teaspoon wasabi powder (natural)

Instructions

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  1. Toast the white and black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and allow to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the toasted sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, crumbled nori, sugar, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
  3. If using optional additions, add the ichimi togarashi or wasabi powder and stir to evenly distribute.
  4. Transfer the furikake to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place. Use as a topping for rice, noodles, or salads.

Notes

  • 🌾 Sesame Street Smarts:
  • 🌾
  • Toast sesame seeds over medium heat, stirring often to prevent uneven roasting or burning. Perfectly golden seeds make all the difference.
  • 📜 Nori-ous B.I.G.:
  • 📜
  • Cut nori into fine strips with scissors or crumble it for a rustic texture. Tiny rectangles create the best balance in each bite.
  • 🌶️ Spice Up Your Life:
  • 🌶️
  • Add ichimi togarashi or wasabi powder for a mild heat, or use mushroom powder or nutritional yeast to replace bonito’s umami punch.
  • ❄️
  • Let sesame seeds cool to room temperature after toasting. If mixed while warm, condensation can form, ruining the texture and shortening shelf life.
  • ❄️Chill Out:

Nutrition Information

Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 295mg (12%) Potassium 55mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 17IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 111mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Ounces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 295mg 12%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 17IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.