Asian Party Mix: A Delicious Oriental Snack for Your Next Gathering
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: Approximately 8 cups
Description:
Prepare to delight your taste buds with this scrumptious Asian Party Mix, a perfect blend of crunchy snacks and savory seasonings, ideal for any party with an Asian theme. With a harmonious blend of spices and a satisfying crunch, this snack mix is guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 cups Corn Chex
- 2 cups Rice Chex
- 2 cups rice crackers
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup wasabi peas
Instructions:
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Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 200°F (93°C). This low temperature will allow the mix to bake slowly, ensuring it becomes perfectly crisp and flavorful.
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Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, rice crackers, pretzels, and wasabi peas. This mixture will form the base of your party mix, offering a variety of textures and flavors.
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Make the Seasoning Mix: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the sugar, curry powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and ground cayenne pepper. Stir the mixture well until all the ingredients are fully combined and the sugar is dissolved. This seasoned butter will coat the dry ingredients, imparting a burst of flavor.
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Combine and Toss: Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss everything together to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly coated with the flavorful butter mixture.
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Bake the Mix: Spread the coated mixture evenly on a cookie sheet or a jelly roll pan that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. This ensures that the mix doesn’t stick and bakes evenly.
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Bake to Perfection: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring the mix every 15 minutes to ensure that it bakes evenly and achieves a uniform crispness.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the pan. This cooling step is crucial as it helps the mix become extra crunchy. Once cooled, transfer the mix to a serving bowl or an airtight container to maintain its freshness.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 228
- Fat: 5.5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 11.4 milligrams
- Sodium: 704 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 41.2 grams
- Fiber: 1.4 grams
- Sugar: 3.9 grams
- Protein: 5.5 grams
This Asian Party Mix is not just a snack; it’s a celebration of flavors and textures that are sure to impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a themed party or simply looking for a savory treat to enjoy with friends and family, this recipe is a delicious choice that will keep everyone coming back for more. Enjoy the crunch and flavor of this delightful mix at your next event! 🥨🌰✨
