Spice that's nice
September 19, 2007 7:10 AM Subscribe
What is that Asian spice blend that contains sesame seed, small seaweed flakes, and I'm not sure what else, that they put on the rice at Teasim in DC, and where can I buy it online.
It's some kind of Asian spice blend but google is failing me. All I find is seven spice but that seems to contain chili and this is not spicy. I tried an Asian grocery store but didn't see it. Help me hive mind!
It's some kind of Asian spice blend but google is failing me. All I find is seven spice but that seems to contain chili and this is not spicy. I tried an Asian grocery store but didn't see it. Help me hive mind!
I Googled for "Japanese seasoning sesame" and got this, which says the name is norikomi furikake. I have the blend you're talking about although this name doesn't ring a bell.
Anyway, try a Japanese grocery store as opposed to a Chinese market, although large Asian groceries often have a little of everything. Look in the Japanese or possibly Korean section. Mine came in a small bottle with a red/orange label and a red cap. There were several versions to choose from (+/- chili, orange peel, etc).
posted by Quietgal at 7:17 AM on September 19, 2007
Anyway, try a Japanese grocery store as opposed to a Chinese market, although large Asian groceries often have a little of everything. Look in the Japanese or possibly Korean section. Mine came in a small bottle with a red/orange label and a red cap. There were several versions to choose from (+/- chili, orange peel, etc).
posted by Quietgal at 7:17 AM on September 19, 2007
Response by poster: Furikake! that's it.
THank you!
posted by chickaboo at 7:29 AM on September 19, 2007
THank you!
posted by chickaboo at 7:29 AM on September 19, 2007
Response by poster: Though now that I'm actually shopping online for this I see there are about a million kinds of furikake. The one Quietgal found looks sort of dark... oh well. it's hard to tell with these labels.
posted by chickaboo at 7:34 AM on September 19, 2007
posted by chickaboo at 7:34 AM on September 19, 2007
Yes there is a huge variety of furikake. On the other hand finding the ones you like could be an interesting new hobby.
posted by gomichild at 8:01 AM on September 19, 2007
posted by gomichild at 8:01 AM on September 19, 2007
if you go out to fairfax on rt 50 stop at Super H Mart and you can buy furikake there.. I think there must be one that's mostly just sesame and seaweed, maybe try that? don't get one with lots of bonito, it tastes really fishy compared to what they use at teaism (i like the rice there too). my favorite is seaweed/sesame/wasabi, personally.
posted by citron at 8:24 AM on September 19, 2007
posted by citron at 8:24 AM on September 19, 2007
Check my links. Seriously.
I think Gomasio is probably the one you want.
posted by mkultra at 8:24 AM on September 19, 2007
I think Gomasio is probably the one you want.
posted by mkultra at 8:24 AM on September 19, 2007
Response by poster: Sorry Mkultra, I did check, I didn't think they looked quite right. BUt this is impossible to tell from these pictures. I will try to get my boyfriend to take me to Super H (no car).
posted by chickaboo at 8:29 AM on September 19, 2007
posted by chickaboo at 8:29 AM on September 19, 2007
If you don't have a car, check out Super H website to order online. Click on English, and search for furikake (or any other product), or here are Results.
posted by jujube at 8:41 AM on September 19, 2007
posted by jujube at 8:41 AM on September 19, 2007
I was eager to try it until I read this:
Furikake...typically consists of a mixture of dried and ground fish, sesame seeds, chopped seaweed, sugar, salt, and monosodium glutamate.
I will die a happy man when I no longer have to specify "no msg" whenever I order Asian takeout (it triggers violent migraines). I will die a less confused man if someone could just explain why the hell it's considered the norm to dump chemicals on perfectly good food that doesn't come out of a can. I adore most types of Asian food, which makes it all the more confusing -- no chef I know would piss on a pile of msg.
Perhaps it's just the restaurants in my region, though.
posted by middleclasstool at 10:17 AM on September 19, 2007
Furikake...typically consists of a mixture of dried and ground fish, sesame seeds, chopped seaweed, sugar, salt, and monosodium glutamate.
I will die a happy man when I no longer have to specify "no msg" whenever I order Asian takeout (it triggers violent migraines). I will die a less confused man if someone could just explain why the hell it's considered the norm to dump chemicals on perfectly good food that doesn't come out of a can. I adore most types of Asian food, which makes it all the more confusing -- no chef I know would piss on a pile of msg.
Perhaps it's just the restaurants in my region, though.
posted by middleclasstool at 10:17 AM on September 19, 2007
In addition to what The World Famous said, glutamate is found in many natural foods, especially seaweed.
Regarding Furikake, I won't eat white rice without it. You should be able to find it in any asian market and at several places on the internet. I have bought it both ways. I have enjoyed trying all the varieties.
posted by jockc at 11:14 AM on September 19, 2007
Regarding Furikake, I won't eat white rice without it. You should be able to find it in any asian market and at several places on the internet. I have bought it both ways. I have enjoyed trying all the varieties.
posted by jockc at 11:14 AM on September 19, 2007
Response by poster: Ok for those of you following along, I think what they serve on the rice at Teaism must be egg furikake.
The only places I see that sells it are in Japan... so I will keep up the hunt
posted by chickaboo at 12:49 PM on September 19, 2007
The only places I see that sells it are in Japan... so I will keep up the hunt
posted by chickaboo at 12:49 PM on September 19, 2007
If you've ever eaten a mushroom or chicken soup or cheese then you've eaten MSG. Glutamates are a natrual protein found in all animal (and fungus) protein sources. Sodium glutamate (MSG) is a common form of it. Purified MSG is no less natural than refined sugar or cornstarch.
Not to say that it may not cause headaches in some people, but to say it's "unnatural" is a bit of a strech for most people who eat a conventional diet.
posted by bonehead at 12:55 PM on September 19, 2007 [1 favorite]
Not to say that it may not cause headaches in some people, but to say it's "unnatural" is a bit of a strech for most people who eat a conventional diet.
posted by bonehead at 12:55 PM on September 19, 2007 [1 favorite]
Free glutamate content of foods (mg per 100g)
Marmite 1750
roquefort cheese 1280
parmesan cheese 1200
soy sauce 1090
walnuts 658
fresh tomato juice 260
grape juice 258
peas 200
Hello MSG in everything! Please read.
My friend Nic came round. He told me about a Japanese restaurant he'd been to that gave him headaches and a 'weird tingling in the cheeks' - until he told them to stop with the MSG. Then he was fine, he said. I nodded and I served him two tomato and chive salads; both were made using the very same ingredients but I told him one plate of tomatoes was 'organic', the other 'factory-farmed'. The organic tomatoes were far better, we agreed. These, of course, were the tomatoes doused with mono sodium glutamate.
posted by junesix at 2:40 PM on September 19, 2007 [1 favorite]
Marmite 1750
roquefort cheese 1280
parmesan cheese 1200
soy sauce 1090
walnuts 658
fresh tomato juice 260
grape juice 258
peas 200
Hello MSG in everything! Please read.
My friend Nic came round. He told me about a Japanese restaurant he'd been to that gave him headaches and a 'weird tingling in the cheeks' - until he told them to stop with the MSG. Then he was fine, he said. I nodded and I served him two tomato and chive salads; both were made using the very same ingredients but I told him one plate of tomatoes was 'organic', the other 'factory-farmed'. The organic tomatoes were far better, we agreed. These, of course, were the tomatoes doused with mono sodium glutamate.
posted by junesix at 2:40 PM on September 19, 2007 [1 favorite]
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