Homemade Furikake Seasoning Recipe

A black bowl filled with homemade furikake seasoning—a blend of seeds, dried seaweed flakes, and spices—rests on a dark patterned cloth, with a small spoon partially submerged in the savory mix.

Homemade furikake is a Japanese rice seasoning made with toasted sesame seeds, nori, and bonito flakes. Ready in 5 minutes and infinitely versatile. Sprinkle it on rice, eggs, noodles, popcorn, and more. Includes a spicy version.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Seasonings

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: furikake recipe, furikake seasoning, homemade furikake, japanese rice seasoning

Servings: cup

Calories: 405kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
4-5 sheets nori cut into thin strips or crumbled
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt or to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
Optional ½ cup bonito flakes (katsuobushi), roughly chopped (skip for vegan)

Instructions

Toast the white sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Add the black sesame seeds for the last 30 seconds just to warm them. Transfer to a bowl immediately.
While the pan is still warm (heat off), add the bonito flakes if using and toss for 30 seconds to dry them out slightly.
Use kitchen shears to cut the nori sheets into very thin strips, then snip those into small pieces directly into the bowl. Alternatively, crumble with your hands.
Add salt and sugar. Toss everything together.
Let cool completely, then transfer to an airtight jar.

Notes

Storage: Airtight container or jar, in the fridge, up to 1 month. Keep dry, as humidity softens the nori.

Spicy Furikake Variation (The CPM Version)

Add to the base recipe:

1 teaspoon togarashi (Japanese 7-spice) or ½-1 teaspoon gochugaru or ½ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
Optional: pinch of cayenne for extra heat

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