Karate Crunch

Name: Karate Crunch
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 28
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 L) Rice Chex* cereal; 4 cups (1 L) Bugles* original corn snacks; 2 cups (500 mL) chow mein noodles; 1 cup (250 mL) pretzel sticks; 1 cup (250 mL) salted peanuts; 6 tbsp (90 mL) butter or margarine; 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder; 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce; 1 pkg (1 oz/28 g) chow mein oriental seasoning mix; 1 cup (250 mL) wasabi-coated peas

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Prep 15 min
Total 30 min
Servings 28

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Wasabi peas, soy sauce and chow mein noodles all coated with select spices - this action packed recipe has serious kick.

Created Aug 20, 2014

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Ingredients

4 cups (1 L) Rice Chex* cereal
4 cups (1 L) Bugles* original corn snacks
2 cups (500 mL) chow mein noodles
1 cup (250 mL) pretzel sticks
1 cup (250 mL) salted peanuts
6 tbsp (90 mL) butter or margarine
1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
1 pkg (1 oz/28 g) chow mein oriental seasoning mix
1 cup (250 mL) wasabi-coated peas

Steps

1

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, corn snacks, chow mein noodles, pretzels and peanuts.
2

In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in garlic powder, soy sauce and chow mein seasoning mix with wire whisk until well mixed. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3

Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture looks dry and crisp. Spread on paper towels; cool 15 minutes. Place in serving bowl; stir in wasabi-coated peas. Store in airtight container.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Did You Know? : Wasabi is the Japanese version of horseradish and has a sharp, pungent, fiery flavour. Wasabi-coated peas add a fiery sweet flavour to the snack mix. If you choose not to use them in this recipe, substitute 1 cup sesame sticks.

Nutrition Information

130 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 13g Total Carbs, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 28 servings (1/2 cup each)

Calories: 130

Total Fat: 8g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 5mg

Total Carbs: 13g

Dietary Fiber: 1g

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.