You’re the Yin to my Yang, You’re the cream to my coffee. That’s me romanticising over Furikake (ふりかけ) as one of those imbued with a unique cultural heritage. This championing rice seasoning was pioneered by a Japanese pharmacist to eradicate calcium deficiency left behind by the Great War.
Quite literally, the act of ‘sprinkling’ makes it a remarkable combination to rice balls, pasta, salads and the list goes on! It is a typical accompaniment derived from a mixture of shredded nori, dried fish, sesame seeds, bonito flakes, spices, shiso perilla leaves, wasabi, and more.
Furikake is a crowd-pleaser. Check out our column on Furikake below for an in-depth read. In this article, we will introduce how to make Nori Tamago Furikake to enliven your tastebuds!
Nori Tamago Furikake Recipe
Nori tamago basically translates to ‘seaweed rolled-egg’. This rendition of Furikake is simple yet delicious. I dare say, eggs and seaweed weaves seamlessly into a kitchen sinecure. Let’s try our hands on making this prominent yet flavourful egg granule and fragrant seaweed combo at the comfort of our homes!
Nori Tamago Furikake
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the nori seaweed into small pieces in a bowl.
- Boiled the 3 eggs for 15 minutes (or until set), and take out the yolks.
- Heat the pan over low heat. Toast the nori seaweed until it crisps and transfer it back into the bowl.
- In the same pan on low heat, mash the egg yolks. Add salt, sugar, and soy sauce for seasoning. Mix well until all moisture is removed, and be careful not to overheat the mixture.”:”Turn off the heat and transfer the seasoned egg yolks into a bowl.
- Add the nori seaweed and white sesame seeds into the seasoned egg yolks. Mix well again.
- Let it sit for minutes until cool. Then, transfer the furikake into a tight jar and complete.
Notes
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Recommended Products for This Recipe
Please also check out Japan’s domestic dried furikake recommended lineup below to enhance your everyday meal!