Can I make a gluten-free furikake?

Yes you can! Simply swap regular soy sauce for gluten-free soy sauce, tamari, or liquid aminos.

Can it be made vegan?

Yes it can but it will not taste the same as the original recipe. The flavor of bonito flakes is what makes the dish so special because they impart a lot of depth of flavor, and the traditional Japanese element. I have seen some Japanese recipes using ground almonds or ground oats instead of bonito flakes to make this seasoning.

Easy Furikake - Japanese Rice Seasoning

Name: Furikake - Japanese Rice Seasoning
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/2 heaping cup bonito flakes (katsuobushi), crushed into small pieces; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 1/2 tablespoon nori, cut into small pieces; 1/4 teaspoon ichimi or shichimi powder (optional)

Furikake – Japanese Rice Seasoning

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Use this all purpose Japanese seasoning on cooked rice – or on anything that needs a little umami crunch!

Author: Caroline Phelps
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 1/4 cup 1x
Category: Seasoning
Method: Mixed
Cuisine: Japanese
Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

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1/2 heaping cup bonito flakes (katsuobushi), crushed into small pieces
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 1/2 tablespoon nori, cut into small pieces
1/4 teaspoon ichimi or shichimi powder (optional)

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Instructions

Season and pan fry the bonito flakes: In a pan over low heat, add bonito flakes, soy sauce and sugar and cook, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes – until the mixture is sticky and almost looks like brown sugar. Add in sesame oil and stir to coat the mixture evenly. Turn the heat off.
Cool the mixture: Transfer to a sheet pan and let it cool to room temperature. Break the mixture with your fingers into small granules and transfer to a bowl.
Make the furikake: Stir in sesame seeds, nori and shichimi.
Serve: Sprinkle the mixture over cooked Japanese rice and serve.

Notes

When cooking, use a non-stick pan to prevent the bonito flakes from sticking and burning.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 46
Sugar: 2.3g
Sodium: 171.8mg
Fat: 2.8g
Saturated Fat: 0.4g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3.7g
Fiber: 0.6g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 2.1mg

Find it online: https://pickledplum.com/furikake-japanese-rice-seasoning/