Furikake Seasoning

Furikake is a versatile everyday seasoning you can use on rice, noodles, snacks, and sides. It’s packed with umami flavor and nutrition, thanks to seaweed and toasted sesame seeds. Make a small batch at home and store in a shaker.  

Preparation Time: 10 minutes  
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup white sesame seeds

6 (about 3 grams each) nori snack sheets

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions: 

1. Sauté sesame seeds on low heat for about 6-7 minutes, stirring constantly until they become fragrant and lightly toasted. Transfer to a small bowl.

2. With kitchen shears, cut the nori sheets into tiny strips, about 1-2 cm long.

3. Add the seaweed, salt, and sugar to the toasted sesame seeds and mix well.

4. Store mixture in an airtight container. Makes about ⅔ cup.

Notes:

Sprinkle as desired over popcorn, avocado toast, rice, vegetables, salads, or dips. 

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Nutrition Information per Serving (1 TBSP): 82 calories, 3 gm protein, 7 gm fat, 4 gm carbohydrate, 2 gm fiber, 0.5 gm sugar, 96 mg sodium

Recipe by Sherene Chou, MS, RDN and Co-Founder of Food + Planet.org.