{"product_id":"futaba-kui-doraku-furikake-rice-seasoning","title":"Futaba Kui Doraku Furikake Rice Seasoning, 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFutaba Kui Doraku is a Japanese furikake - a dry seasoning blend designed to be sprinkled over hot steamed rice, transforming a plain bowl into something deeply savoury and satisfying in seconds. Furikake has been a staple in Japanese households for over a century, as instinctive a reach as salt and pepper here; this Futaba version leads with bonito fish flakes and roasted white sesame seeds, with two types of dried seaweed - nori and aonori - adding a subtle, briny depth to the blend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most traditional use is exactly as simple as it sounds: sprinkle it generously over hot white rice and let the warmth of the grain bring out the smoky, umami-rich flavour. Beyond that, furikake is far more versatile than first impressions suggest - scatter it over noodles, avocado on toast, scrambled eggs or a grain salad, press it into rice balls, or use it as a quick seasoning crust for fish before pan-frying. A little goes further than you might expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gateway to one of Japan's great pantry staples - if you've never tried furikake, this is a very good place to start: approachable, instantly rewarding and the kind of thing that makes you wonder how your kitchen managed without it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonito and sesame at the heart of it - the combination of smoky dried fish flakes and nutty roasted white sesame is a classic Japanese pairing, delivering a rich, rounded savouriness that makes plain rice genuinely exciting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo types of seaweed - both nori and aonori are included, adding a subtle oceanic quality and gentle green flavour that rounds out the blend beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore versatile than you'd expect - rice is the traditional home for furikake, but it works equally well on noodles, eggs, avocado, pasta and fish; once you have a jar in the cupboard you'll find uses for it constantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA different character to Futaba Nori Tamago - if you're also considering our Futaba Nori Tamago furikake, the key difference is this: Nori Tamago is led by egg and seaweed with a milder, slightly sweeter profile that's particularly popular with children. Kui Doraku is smokier, more fish-forward and more robustly savoury - the bolder of the two, aimed at those who want a proper umami hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan by Futaba - one of Japan's most trusted furikake producers, with a product range that has earned a loyal following far beyond Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver rice: sprinkle 1–2 teaspoons over a bowl of hot steamed Japanese short-grain rice. Mix gently to distribute, or leave on top for texture contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor onigiri (rice balls): mix 1 tablespoon through warm rice before shaping, or press it into the surface of a freshly formed ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick furikake pasta: cook 100g pasta, drain and toss immediately with 1 teaspoon butter and 1–2 teaspoons furikake. A splash of soy sauce takes it further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a fish crust: press 1 tablespoon furikake onto the surface of a salmon or sea bass fillet and pan-fry in a little oil, crust-side down, for 3–4 minutes over a medium heat until golden and set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn eggs: sprinkle over soft scrambled eggs or a fried egg on rice for an effortless Japanese-style breakfast.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Information\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Roasted white \u003cstrong\u003esesame\u003c\/strong\u003e seed, dried \u003cstrong\u003efish\u003c\/strong\u003e flake, sugar, lactose (\u003cstrong\u003emilk\u003c\/strong\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003ewheat\u003c\/strong\u003e germ, salt, \u003cstrong\u003esoy\u003c\/strong\u003e sauce (water, defatted \u003cstrong\u003esoybeans\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewheat\u003c\/strong\u003e, salt), Powdered \u003cstrong\u003eegg\u003c\/strong\u003e yolk, dried nori seaweed, starch, flavour enhancer (E621, E635, E640), Flavourings, E331, E508 and E327, dried aonori seaweed, fermented seasoning (glucose syrup, fructose-glucose syrup, sugar, rice, ethyl alcohol, salt, rice koji), yeast extract (yeast (contains \u003cstrong\u003ebarley\u003c\/strong\u003e), dextrin maltodextrin, colours (E160c, E160a and E101), maltodextrin, hydrolysed protein (\u003cstrong\u003esoybeans\u003c\/strong\u003e, corn, \u003cstrong\u003ewheat\u003c\/strong\u003e), garlic, licorice, antioxidant (E300).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: Contains \u003cstrong\u003eSESAME, FISH, MILK, WHEAT, SOYBEANS and EGG.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 50g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Futaba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57252682072439,"sku":"FUR02","price":4.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/6008\/3610\/files\/Futaba-Kui-Doraku-Furikake-Rice-Seasoning-50g.jpg?v=1782995406","url":"https:\/\/somersetfoodie.com\/products\/futaba-kui-doraku-furikake-rice-seasoning","provider":"Somerset Foodie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}