Fresh Fukaya Green Onion and Ginger Furikake by Sanyo Bussan: Crisp Texture That Makes Steamed Rice Irresistible

Products featuring Fukaya green onions can be found in almost every souvenir shop in Saitama Prefecture. Because Fukaya negi is a celebrated local ingredient, the products are generally well made and enjoyable.

There are unusual variations such as crunch chocolate inspired by Fukaya’s green-onion mascot, but most are designed to accompany rice, including Fukaya green onion miso for rice.

I discovered and bought the Fresh Fukaya Green Onion and Ginger Furikake introduced here at Kawaguchi Parking Area.

The crowded name combines Fukaya green onion, ginger, and fresh furikake all at once. More importantly, its compatibility with plain steamed rice and the satisfaction it delivers are, quite simply, impressive.

Fresh Green Onion and Ginger Furikake by Sanyo Bussan

The declaration that it uses 100 percent Fukaya green onions is paired with cheerful illustrations of green onion and ginger.
The transparent section of the bag also lets you see the contents clearly, which is helpful.
This was my first encounter with the term nama furikake, or fresh furikake, and it is an appealing name.
My entire family loves both ginger and green onion, so curiosity persuaded us to buy it.

A 230-gram bag costs 540 yen.
The best-before period is about five months.

It is also pleasing to see the statement that no artificial seasonings are used.

At home, we immediately transfer products in bags like this into a jar. An empty jam jar works particularly well.
Other households may do the same, but it unquestionably makes the furikake much easier to use.

Trying Fresh Fukaya Green Onion and Ginger Furikake with Steamed Rice

I sprinkled the fresh furikake over a bowl of newly cooked rice right away.

Every ingredient is chopped very finely, so the mixture scatters easily over the rice.

The pieces of ginger are tiny but wonderfully crisp.

Both the fibers and skin appear to have been chopped together, creating a very enjoyable texture.

The green onions are cut into small rings, and the entire mixture is seasoned with a slightly sweet dashi soy sauce.

Every individual piece has thoroughly absorbed the seasoning.
The ginger retains a definite heat, and as I continued eating, my body gradually felt warmer—perfect for someone like me who is sensitive to the cold.

To be honest, however, the package strongly advertises 100 percent Fukaya green onions, while their presence is relatively subtle.

Occasionally I would notice a piece and think, “There is the green onion,” but the ginger was so dominant that it was difficult to identify the flavor of the negi itself.

Perhaps only a gentle green-onion aroma remains dissolved in the seasoning liquid.

Even so, the furikake is delicious and suits white rice perfectly.

I also liked its versatility. It should work in ginger pork, as a condiment, or in many other dishes.

Thank you for the meal!

Fresh Fukaya Green Onion and Ginger Furikake Product Info, Expiration Date, Manufacturer