*DISCLAIMER: Yeah, I know this isn’t a healthy recipe. Get your kids to like seaweed FIRST with French fries, THEN switch it up on them—sprinkle Furikake on steamed broccoli, spinach, tofu … whatever!
This is another technique called Bait and Switch. This double-technique is for the experienced only. Amateurs do not try.
Furikake comes in a small can, with a pull-tab so you can shake out the furikake (heehee! I love saying that word!) There are many different flavors.
Furikake French Fries
*Gluten Free notes: the Furikake that I purchased included soy sauce, which has wheat. However, you can make your own seaweed salt mixture. Purchase unseasoned seaweed (brush with GF tamari, toast for a few seconds over open flame, crush) + sesame seeds + sea salt)
1 bag of frozen French fries
(if making own from scratch and frying instead of baking like a bad parent—see below)
2 tablespoons furikake seasoning
sea salt or kosher salt
Follow the directions on the bag of your frozen French fries. Be a good parent and bake ‘em instead of frying. Bake until golden and crispy. While the French fries are still hot, season with salt and furikake seasoning.
If you choose make homemade French fries, budget one large russet potato per person, after cutting, soak your fries in cold water at least thirty minutes, drain, and pat very dry. The soak helps remove excess starch and produces a crisper fry. Heat your oil to 325° F. Fry in batches for 1–3 minutes depending on thickness of fry, drain. Increase heat to 375° F and re-fry to crisp for 30 seconds–1 minute. Drain and season while hot.
It’s my new favorite word now and can be used in many different ways. The moment you feel angry, instead of cussing, just say Furikake. Guaranteed to snap you out of your foul mood.
That Mother-FURIKAKE cut me off again!
FURIKAKE You!
Yo mamma is a FURIKAKE!
What the FURIKAKE?
Yippy-Ki-Yay Mother-FURIKAKE!
