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Homemade Vegan Furikake (Japanese Rice Seasoning) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Homemade Vegan Furikake (Japanese Rice Seasoning)

Tired of bland rice? In just 5 minutes, whip up a batch of this crunchy, savory, and utterly addictive homemade Furikake. This classic Japanese rice seasoning is an umami-packed powerhouse that will instantly upgrade everything from rice bowls to salads.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 ½ cup
Calories: 22
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • (Makes ½ cup / 125 g / 4.4 oz)
  • One 4 x 7-inch / 10 x 18-cm nori sheet
  • 4 tablespoons (60 ml / 2 fl oz) toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) finely ground golden flax seeds
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • Pro-Tips & Variations
  • Pumpkin Spice-Up:** For an autumnal twist, mix 1 teaspoon soy sauce with 4 tablespoons (60 ml / 2 fl oz) pumpkin purée. Spread thinly on parchment paper and bake at 350°F / 175°C for 15 minutes until crisp. Crumble and add to your furikake along with 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of roasted pumpkin seeds.
  • Savory Tomato Twist:** Create a sun-dried tomato vibe by mixing 1 teaspoon soy sauce with 4 tablespoons (60 ml / 2 fl oz) tomato paste. Spread thinly on parchment paper and bake at 350°F / 175°C for 15 minutes until crisp. Crumble the baked tomato pieces and mix them into your basic furikake.
  • Curry Kick:** Instantly add warmth and spice by stirring 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) Madras curry powder, ½ teaspoon celery seeds, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper into the finished basic furikake.
  • Sweet & Salty Apple:** For a surprising sweet and savory crunch, simply mix 4 tablespoons (60 ml / 2 fl oz) of finely chopped dried apple chips into your basic furikake.

Method
 

  1. Using kitchen shears, cut the nori sheet into very thin, confetti-like strips.
  2. Place the nori strips into a food processor.
  3. Add the toasted sesame seeds, ground flax seeds, salt, and sugar.
  4. Pulse the mixture a few times until everything is well combined and the nori is broken down into small flakes. Be careful not to over-process into a powder.
  5. Transfer the furikake to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 1.1gProtein: 0.7gFat: 1.7g

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