19 reasons you should have furikake in your pantry

Sometimes the best introduction to a regional cuisine is a spice blend, and with Japanese furikake, that certainly seems to be the case.

Sold in many varieties, this rice seasoning usually consists of dried seaweed, sesame seeds, salt, sugar and dried bonito.

It adds a burst of umami to anything you put it on, and it could be just the thing to shake up your current cooking routine.

DIY shiso furikake
Customize your furikake with this easy, adaptable furikake recipe.
Fried delicata squash with furikake
A marinade of honey, garlic and miso along with a sprinkle of furikake makes this delicata taste extra nice.
Furikake guacamole
Jazz up your guacamole with more than just lime juice thanks to this furikake guac recipe.
Soft-boiled egg, furikake and Sriracha caviar
Soft-boiled eggs shed their humble reputation with this ramen-inspired egg recipe.
Salmon sashimi bowl with furikake
Furikake seasons this delicious-looking salmon sashimi rice bowl, complete with poached egg.
Furikake tofu fries
Take tofu to the next level with these fun baked furikake fries.
Furikake kettle corn
Sweet yet salty and packed with umami thanks to bacon and furikake, this kettle popcorn sounds hard to beat.
Furikake Chex mix
Furikake puts a fun and tasty twist on the classic Chex mix in this recipe.
Baked furikake salmon
Baked salmon topped with mayo and furikake makes eating more fish a true delight.
Carrot soup with furikake
Savory, salty furikake is the perfect contrast to smooth, sweet carrot soup.
Spicy pork ramen with furikake
Furikake adds complexity to spicy pork ramen in this fun recipe.
Furikake french fries
Thin-cut french fries sprinkled with furikake are almost impossible to stop eating.
Avocado toast with furikake
Bored with your usual breakfast? Try this avocado toast sprinkled with furikake instead.
Furikake sushi dip
Skip the sour cream and onion, and make this furikake sushi dip instead.
Tofu pho with egg and furikake
Furikake seasons this satisfying tofu pho.
Soba noodles with furikake
Hearty buckwheat soba noodles seasoned with furikake make for a perfect lunch.
Miso hummus with furikake
Hummus gets a miso and crispy onion makeover thanks to miso and furikake.
Furikake ahi poke
Fresh ahi tuna is seasoned with furikake and served up raw with veggies and rice in this recipe.
Spam musubi with green tea furikake
Spam and rice bites are even more addictive when sprinkled with homemade green tea furikake.