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Buttery Furikake Rice

Warm cooked rice tossed with butter, soy sauce, and a shower of furikake — the umami-packed Japanese seasoning that turns plain rice into something crave-worthy in under 5 minutes. No cook required, just a skillet and a craving.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
5g
Buttery Furikake Rice
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Warm butter in a skillet over medium heat until it melts and smells nutty, ~1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Add cooked rice and stir constantly until heated through and coated with butter, ~2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Pour soy sauce over the rice and toss until evenly distributed.

  4. Step 4

    Sprinkle furikake generously over the top and fold it in gently.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately while steam is still rising.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or saucepan
  • wooden spoon or rice paddle

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