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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
6 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
- 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.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the toasted sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, crumbled nori, sugar, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- If using optional additions, add the ichimi togarashi or wasabi powder and stir to evenly distribute.
- Transfer the furikake to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place. Use as a topping for rice, noodles, or salads.
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
55mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Ounces
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.