Asian Party Mix

Sesame rice crackers and wasabi peas add crunch and fire to this old favorite. Dried green peas coated with wasabi are available by the pound in some supermarkets, often in the bulk foods department. Don't worry if you can't find them, the mix is fine without them. Rice crackers are crunchy and airy, with the mild taste of rice. Look for them in the snack or Asian section of your grocery store. This recipe received OUTSTANDING reviews!

Yield: 18 cups (Sixteen 1/2-cup servings)

Ingredients

• 2 cups crispy corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex)
• 2 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex)
• 2 cups sesame rice crackers, broken
• 1 cup tiny fat-free pretzel twists
• 3/4 cup wasabi peas
• 1/4 cup lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
2. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
4. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, tossing gently to coat.
5. Spread the mixture onto a 15 x 10 inch jellyroll pan coated with cooking spray.
6. Bake for 45 minutes.
7. Cool completely before serving.

Attribution

Cooking Light, December 2001 February, 2002; posted by LuAnn B., a.k.a. "Tofu Queen."