Kathy Fang, executive chef and co-owner of San Francisco’s Fang Restaurant, always keeps this sweet, salty, umami-laden seasoning on hand.
Secret Ingredient: Furikake. It’s a Japanese seasoning usually made of dried fish, seaweed, toasted sesame seeds, and various other seasonings or ingredients. It’s available in Japanese markets and I grew up eating it when I was young. When I had trouble finishing my rice, my parents would let me sprinkle some furikake over it and that would instantly make me eager to finish the rest. It was like a treat.
