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
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There were too many of the bulky, sweet styrofoam mochi waffle crisps and not enough seaweed/salty furikake, and the errant corn chips (faux-Fritos) and wasabi peas were in tragic shortage.
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2025
Or add sparkle with a stash of condiments at the office, like hot sauce, vinegar, hot honey, Tajín, everything bagel seasoning and furikake.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
On the simpler side was the bread and butter ($10), which pairs four ultra-fluffy Japanese milk bread rolls topped with furikake and salted butter for a mouthwatering carb fix.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2025
Or add sparkle with a stash of condiments at the office, like hot sauce, vinegar, hot honey, Tajín, everything bagel seasoning and furikake.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
On the simpler side was the bread and butter ($10), which pairs four ultra-fluffy Japanese milk bread rolls topped with furikake and salted butter for a mouthwatering carb fix.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Furikake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furikake. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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