Furikake (Japanese Rice Seasoning)

Furikake is a lightly salted Japanese condiment that is generally sprinkled over cooked white rice or Japanese rice Balls.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 3/4 Cup, approx

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  white sesame seeds
• 1⁄4 cup black sesame seed
• 2  teaspoons sea salt
• 1⁄3 cup  sushi nori, cut into in small pieces (optional)

Directions

1. In skillet, toast light and black sesame seeds and salt over medium-low heat, stirring constantly and shaking pan, until fragrant and starting to pop, about 4 minutes. Pour onto plate; let cool.
2. In clean coffee or spice grinder or using mortar and pestle, grind mixture, in batches, until slightly powdery with some whole seeds remaining, about 10 seconds. Store in airtight container for up to 1 month.
3. If adding nori, pulse about 1/3 cup into small pieces. Stir into prepared sesame mixture.