Mini granules with umeboshi plum

Furikake are tasty Japanese condiments that are traditionally sprinkled on rice, fish, composed salads, vegetables.

There are many varieties of Furikake, typical mixtures generally comprising roasted sesame seeds, nori alga, fish or dried crustaceans, wasabi, salt, sugar, vegetables. Dehydrated ....

Its appearance in Japanese cuisine would date from the beginning of the 20th century and aimed to fight against calcium deficiencies. A Kyushu pharmacist has created the first Furikake to be added to the rice. It was at the time of dried fish edges, crushed and combined with flakes of Nori and grilled sesame seeds.