Chinese Take-Out Snack Mix Recipe

Name: Chinese Take-Out Snack Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups crisp rice cereal, such as Rice Chex (about 3 ounces); 3 cups dried snap peas (about 3 ounces); 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (about 4 ounces); 1 1/2 cups roasted and salted almonds (about 7 ounces); 1 1/2 cups sesame sticks (about 4 ounces); 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice; Pinch red pepper flakes; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups wasabi peas (about 6 ounces)

Servings: persons

3 cups crisp rice cereal, such as Rice Chex (about 3 ounces)
3 cups dried snap peas (about 3 ounces)
2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (about 4 ounces)
1 1/2 cups roasted and salted almonds (about 7 ounces)
1 1/2 cups sesame sticks (about 4 ounces)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice
Pinch red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups wasabi peas (about 6 ounces)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the rice cereal, snap peas, chow mein noodles, almonds and sesame sticks together in a large bowl.
2
Whisk the butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, five-spice, pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
3
Pour the sauce over the snack mix and toss to coat well.
4
Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the mix is toasted and almost completely dry, 16 to 18 minutes, tossing about halfway through.
5
Remove from the oven and stir in the wasabi peas.
6
Let cool completely, and then store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

2125

kcal

Calories

Fat

277

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups crisp rice cereal, such as Rice Chex (about 3 ounces), 3 cups dried snap peas (about 3 ounces), 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (about 4 ounces), 1 1/2 cups roasted and salted almonds (about 7 ounces), and more.

Yes, Chinese Take-Out Snack Mix falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Take-Out Snack Mix

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Variations & substitutions

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