Sea Harvest Furikake (Raw, Vegan)

Furikake is a Japanese seaweed sprinkle that brings a mineral-rich, savoury sparkle to dishes. Iodine-rich from multiple sea vegetables, this blend can help support thyroid health. The basic ingredients are nori, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar. Typically, bonito flakes or shaved dried fish are used. In this plantbased version, nutritional yeast contributes to the umami flavour in place of bonito, and also adds vital vitamin B12. Play around with flavouring variations such as wasabi or shiso, local herbs, or go zero-waste and include spent dried tea leaves!

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Sea Harvest Furikake (Raw, Vegan)

Furikake is a Japanese seaweed sprinkle that brings a mineral-rich, savoury sparkle to dishes. Iodine-rich from multiple sea vegetables, this blend can help support thyroid health. The basic ingredients are nori and sesame seeds. Nutritional yeast contributes to the umami flavour in place of bonito flakes, and also adds vital plant-based B12.

Course Condiments

Cuisine Japanese

Prep Time 20 minutes

Servings 1 cups

Author Sabrina Chu

Ingredients

• 8 sheets nori
• 1/2 cup dulse flakes
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup activated sesame seeds, lightly toasted
• 3 tbsp activated sunflower seeds
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds
• 1 tbsp gochugaru (korean chilli flakes) (or a pinch of regular chilli powder)
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
• 1/2 tsp coconut sugar

Instructions

1. Process the nori sheet in a spice grinder to a coarse powder. Transfer to a small bowl.
   
   
   

2. Pulse the seeds in the grinder until broken into coarse pieces. Be careful to pulse in brief spurts so you don’t turn it into fine powder. Add to the bowl, together with all the remaining
   ingredients, and mix well.
   

3. Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to one month.

4. Add as a garnish to dishes where you want a savoury, umami taste, for example, salads, congee.