Among those, “Furikake” are flavored flakes you can find everywhere.
Let’s have a look!
“Furikake” is the word used to name various mix of condiments flakes used to sprinkle on white rice or other foods like pasta, tofu, etc…
The name comes from “Furu” “to sprinkle” and “kake” “to add”.
Furikake is made from various condiments and foods, usually dried and shredded in flake or small pieces.
You can find hundreds of blends.
Popular ones usually contain nori seaweed, sesame seed, salt, small fishes, dried plum flakes, dried shiso, konbu seaweed, dried omelette for example, but also dried meat, vegetables, and many other ingredients.
You can enjoy furikake simply on the top of the white rice bowl, but it’s also very common to use it to make flavored rice balls or to sprinkle on your lunch box.
Furikake are sold everywhere in supermarkets and convenience stores from less than 100 yen.
Every region also sells special regional blend which makes a nice souvenir.
Furikake will make perfect last minute gift from Japan because they are delicious, cheap, super light and easy to put in any luggage.
Try it out!
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