Furikake (ふりかけ): What It Is, Ingredients & Origin
Furikake (ふりかけ) is a Japanese food classified as food. Ingredients listed for it include Sesamum indicum.
| Name in Japanese | ふりかけ |
|---|---|
| Type | food |
| Main ingredients | Sesamum indicum |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- Showing the Japanese name (ふりかけ) on your phone is the easiest way to ask for it.
- Recipes and ingredients vary by region, shop and household. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, always confirm the ingredients with the shop before eating.
Similar Japanese foods
- Anmaki (あんまき)
- Tonjiru (豚汁)
- Miso-katsu (味噌カツ)
- Big Katsu (ビッグカツ)
- Zosui (雑炊)
- tempura (天ぷら)
- bento (弁当)
- omurice (オムライス)
Source: Wikidata (CC0). Compiled by this website.