Furikake – Japanese Rice Seasoning
If you haven’t tried Furikake – the Japanese seasoning yet – you are in luck. Because I am going to show you how to make this delicious flavoring in under 10 minutes. Serve it with sushi rice and a Bang Bang salmon for a quick family dinner.
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Furikake Rice Seasoning
Ever since we tried furikake over sushi rice, with a dollop of mayonnaise, it was clear this recipe is here to stay. The sweet and salty flavor of this popular Japanese seasoning plays with all of your taste buds. It is so versatile and easy to use. My kids absolutely love it and I love it too because it is made from nori sheets and sesame seeds. Add a chopped cucumber, peppers or carrots and you have a quick lunch that is definitely better than a cheesy toasty. Or spread over a salmon filet to make Baked Furikake Salmon Recipe.
What is furikake?
Furikake is a Japanese seasoning that is usually made from nori, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar. Sometimes bonito, freeze-dried salmon, cooked egg yolk, and powdered miso are added to the mix. It is sprinkled over cooked rice, fish or vegetables. It is also used to make Japanese rice balls – onigiri.
Homemade furikake ingredients
All ingredients for furikake rice seasoning are easily found at your local Asian shop and nowadays also in regular supermarkets. My simple furikake recipe calls for 5 simple ingredients only.
- Nori. In case you are new to Japanese cuisine, nori is dried edible seaweed. It is usually sold in square sheets.
- Sesame seeds. I used white sesame seeds, but you can use black sesame seeds if you prefer. The seeds have to be slightly toasted. They provide a nutty aroma to the furikake.
- Sugar. I always use organic raw sugar in my cooking because it is the least processed variety. You can also use coconut sugar.
- Sea salt. A pinch of good-quality sea salt is a healthy addition to any diet.
- Sesame oil. I like adding a splash of sesame oil to bring all the ingredients together.
See the recipe card below for the full ingredients list 👇
How to make furikake
This furikake recipe is probably THE easiest recipe I have ever shared.
STEP 1: Take the nori sheets and using your fingers break the sheets into very small pieces. You can cut nori sheets with scissors or blend them in a food processor if you would like to have a finer texture. See the video in the recipe card to watch how I do it.
STEP 2: Add the toasted sesame seeds, sugar, salt, and sesame oil and mix everything to combine.
The homemade furikake seasoning is done.
Expert Tips:
💡 If your nori is not very crisp and doesn’t break easily, put it in the hot oven at 400’F (200’C) for a couple of minutes to crispen it up.
💡 Toast the sesame seeds in a small frying pan. Watch and stir at all times. Sesame seeds tend to burn very quickly. Once they turn slightly golden, transfer them to a bowl with the nori.
Variations
Make it spicy: Feel free to add some chili flakes or chili powder to add heat to the seasoning. Spicy furikake is a great addition to scrambled eggs too.
How to store
You can keep this furikake in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.
How to use Furikake
Once you try the furikake you will know that there are endless ways that you can use it. Here are a couple of ideas to get you started.
- Sprinkle this Japanese seasoning over freshly cooked sushi rice to make furikake rice.
- Make onigiri balls.
- Sprinkle over avocado toast.
- Make furikake popcorn, by adding the seasoning to natural popcorn.
- Sprinkle it over congee.
- Use it to make Furikake Salmon.
- Add furikake to miso-glazed salmon.
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Furikake – Japanese Rice Seasoning
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Ingredients
- 2 Nori sheets
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons organic raw sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon organic sesame oil
Instructions
- Crumble nori sheets into very small pieces using your fingers or blend them in a small food processor. Transfer into a medium size bowl.
- Toast sesame seeds for a couple of minutes over medium heat until the seeds are just golden. Transfer them into the bowl with the nori.
- Add sugar, salt and sesame oil and mix to combine.
Video
Notes
Nutritional information
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 61 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3 g | 4 % |
| Saturated Fat 0 g | 1 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium 366 mg | 15 % |
| Potassium 14 mg | 0 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 7 g | 2 % |
| Dietary Fiber 6 g | 22 % |
| Sugars 2 g | |
| Protein 6 g | 11 % |
| Vitamin A | 40 % |
| Vitamin C | 40 % |
| Calcium | 5 % |
| Iron | 13 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
Ich habe das gestern vorbereitet und in der Poke Bowl mit Lachs und Reis gemischt – es war super lecker! Ich liebe den Geschmack von Nori und Sesam!
Thank you so much for this recipe! I will definitely make this again!
I love nori and this rice seasoning is my new favorite! Glad you clearly showed the steps, it turned out to be incredibly good and satisfying. I’ll definitely keep this, thanks Elena for this easy furikake recipe.
I thought this is hard to make, I’m surprised it so easy! Thanks for the tips Elena, they’re helpful!
I love furikake and this is the 1st time I made homemade and it was good. Thank you.
I love furikake but have never made it at home until now! Thank you so much for this recipe, bookmarking it now.
Ich probiere das Rezept Morgen aus.Ich denke das wird eins von meinen Gewürzen sein. Danke!!!!