Furikake rice seasoning
Crumbled toasted nori, two kinds of sesame and a pinch of salt. A jar of this turns plain rice, eggs and avocado into something special.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.21 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 63kcal
- 7.1gcarbs
- 2.7gof which sugars
- 2.1gfat
- 0.3gsaturates
- 2.2gprotein
- 2.3gfibre
- 2.2gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toast the white sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2 minutes, shaking, until pale gold. Add the black sesame for the last 30 seconds. Tip onto a plate to cool.
2 min 30 s - 2
Hold each nori sheet with tongs and wave it over a gas flame or hot grill for a few seconds, until crisp and a brighter green. If you do not have a flame, toast it in a dry pan for 20 seconds each side.
- 3
Let the nori cool and crisp up, then crumble it into small flakes between your fingers, or snip with scissors.
- 4
Mix the nori with the sesame seeds, salt and chilli flakes. Store in a jar with a tight lid for up to 1 month.
- 5
Sprinkle over hot rice, fried eggs, avocado toast, noodles or popcorn.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
