Furikake-dipped Tomatoes in Green Onion Oil
Basically umami dipped in umami, drizzled with umami.
Ingredients
1 medium tomato per person
Furikake
2 tbsp dried chives
2 tsp white sugar
1 tsp salt
4 sheets of seasoned seaweed (I used this brand)
Green Onion Oil
5 green onions
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Grind the dried chives into a powder using a food processor or spice grinder. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chive powder, sugar, and salt. Using your fingers, crush the seaweed sheets into a chunky sprinkle and stir to evenly combine all the ingredients.
Chop the green onions into smaller sections and place them in a blender. Add the olive oil and blend well. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature before straining into a squeeze bottle.
Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges and dip one of the sides into the furikake.
To serve, pour a layer of green onion oil onto the plate and arrange the tomato wedges on top.