Furikake (Japanese Rice Seasoning)

• servings: 8 +
• active time: 5 mins
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

4 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds

2 tablespoons toasted black sesame seeds

2 nori sheets - See Note 1

1 teaspoon sugar - or more

½ teaspoon sea salt - or more

Optional flavorings

1 to 2 tablespoons bonito flakes

1 to 2 tablespoons dried shrimp

2 to 3 teaspoons dried shiso leaves - or other herbs

½ teaspoon ichimi togarashi (Japanese chili peppers) - for spice

¼ teaspoon wasabi powder - for spice

2 nori sheets

4 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds,

2 tablespoons toasted black sesame seeds,

1 teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon sea salt

1 to 2 tablespoons bonito flakes,

½ teaspoon ichimi togarashi (Japanese chili peppers),

2 to 3 teaspoons dried shiso leaves

Directions

Cut nori sheets: Using kitchen shears or a knife, cut the nori sheets into small, thin pieces, or crumble them by hand.

Mix: Add the nori pieces, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, sugar, and salt to a bowl. Mix together.

Optional add-ins: Add as many or as few optional add-ins as you'd like and mix them together. Taste and adjust the salt and sugar to your liking.

Serve: Sprinkle a few teaspoons of furikake on rice, ramen, udon noodles, french fries, or any protein like chicken or salmon. Store leftovers in an airtight jar and keep them in the fridge for at least a month. Enjoy!