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Ingredient Spotlight: Furikake

Jun 12, 2016

By now, most chefs are hip to umami – you know, the magical sixth flavor commonly referred to as that savory taste we all crave. You can get that depth of flavor in your dishes with umami-rich ingredients like parmesan cheese, tomatoes, soy sauce, mushrooms and beef (you get the idea). In Japanese cuisine, furikake, is a popular condiment generally made of a mix of dried bonito fish, seaweed, sesame flakes, sugar and salt, mainly enjoyed atop of white rice.

Furikake delivers a great umami flavor and most certainly does not have to only be served with rice. You’ll find you can sprinkle this delightful seasoning on so many dishes. Not sure how to use furikake? Here are some ideas to get you started. Try adding furikake to:

  • French fries and onion rings
  • Inside guacamole
  • Salmon and other fish dishes
  • Popcorn
  • Breadsticks
  • Tempura shrimp or chicken
  • Omelets
  • Soft or fried tofu
  • Barbequed meat
  • Calamari

furikake

A little salty, a little sweet, a lot of yummy! We love this ingredient!

Furikake popcorn photo credit: T.Tseng licence CC by 2.0