Description
Furikake Crispix Mix is a quick and flavorful snack combining crispy puffed rice cereal with savory furikake seasoning, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds. Enhanced with a touch of sweet maple syrup or honey and optional spicy sriracha powder, this mix delivers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors with a delightful crunch. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an easy, tasty snack for snack time or light nibbling.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups puffed rice cereal
- 2 tablespoons furikake seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Optional Ingredients
- Spicy sriracha powder or chili flakes (to taste)
- Maple syrup or honey (1 teaspoon, for sweet and savory variations)
- Toasted almonds or pecans (1/4 cup, chopped, for nutty crunch)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients including puffed rice cereal, furikake seasoning, butter or oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and optional add-ins. Measure them out to have everything ready for smooth cooking.
- Melt Butter or Heat Oil: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter or neutral oil and warm it until melted and hot but not smoking. This base fat helps the seasonings stick to the cereal.
- Add Soy Sauce and Furikake: Pour in the soy sauce and stir briefly to combine. Then sprinkle the furikake seasoning evenly into the skillet and mix well to release its full flavor and aroma.
- Toss in the Puffed Rice Cereal: Add the puffed rice cereal gently into the skillet. Stir continuously and carefully fold the cereal to coat every piece uniformly with the furikake-soy mixture, taking care not to crush the delicate cereal.
- Toast Lightly and Cool: Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the cereal turns lightly toasted and fragrant. Remove the skillet from heat. Spread the mixture on a flat surface to cool completely, which helps maintain its crispness.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha powder or chili flakes.
- For a sweeter touch, add maple syrup or honey when mixing the soy sauce and furikake.
- To add extra texture and flavor, fold in toasted chopped almonds or pecans after cooking.
- Store the cooled mix in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crispy for up to a week.
- This snack is best enjoyed fresh but can also be used as a crunchy topping for salads or soups.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
