Furikake (振り掛け or ふりかけ) is any dry Japanesecondiment meant to be sprinkled on top of rice. It typically consists of a mixture of dried and ground fish, sesame seeds, chopped seaweed, sugar, salt, and monosodium glutamate. Other flavorful ingredients such as katsuobushi (sometimes indicated on the package as bonito), salmon, shiso, egg, vegetables, etc. are often added to the mix.
Furikake is often brightly coloured and flaky.
Outside Japan furikake can be found in most Asian groceries, near the katsuobushi; or in the ethnic food aisle of some major supermarkets.
