furikake

noun

fu·​ri·​ka·​ke ˌfu̇r-ə-ˈkä-(ˌ)kā 

plural furikake

: a seasoning mixture consisting typically of sesame seeds, seaweed, sugar, salt, and often dried fish flakes that is used especially as a topping in Japanese cuisine

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Japanese, from furikakeru "to sprinkle (salt, a condiment) over," from furi "shake" + kake "put on, cover"

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above