A Case for Making Homemade Furikake (Thank Us Later)
Furikake, the savory and salty Japanese seasoning for sprinkling on plain rice, merits an entire section even in Manhattan’s tiniest Japanese markets.
And if you’ve tasted this Japanese condiment, you understand why: Furikake enlivens a plain bowl of steamed rice: Add some mayo and a fried egg and you can call it a meal. I relied heavily on furikake when I lived in a dorm room with just a rice cooker for making dinner. It transformed something that was mediocre at best (white rice) to something delicious and satisfying.