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Homemade Furikake |Japanese Rice Seasoning

Rebecca Lindamood
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Furikake: the salt and pepper of Japan. This crunchy, salty, nutty, earthy, briny topping that tastes slightly of seafood is a great all-purpose seasoning for rice, seafood, snacks, and more.

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup raw sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon sea salt to taste
  • 3 sheets nori
  • 3 heaping tablespoons bonito flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat a dry, heavy-bottomed skillet over a medium high burner.
  • Pour in the sesame seeds and shake to distribute evenly over the surface of the skillet.
  • Toast, shaking occasionally, until the seeds are fragrant and begin making little popping sounds.
  • Immediately pour the seeds into a dry, clean bowl to cool and stir in the sea salt. Allow to cool completely before proceeding.
  • Use kitchen shears or clean, dry scissors to cut the nori into 1-inch strips. Stack the strips and cut cross-wise into very thin strips over the bowl of sesame seeds.
  • Use the kitchen shears again to roughly cut up the bonito flakes.
  • Add the sugar (if using) and stir all ingredients together, then transfer to a jar with a tight fitting lid.
  • This is ready to use immediately but can be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight for up to two months.

Nutrition

Calories: 28kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 2gSodium: 146mgPotassium: 21mgVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 0.7mg

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