Teriyaki Snack Mix

Ingredients:

• 3 cups puffed rice cereal (about 80 g)
• 3 cups freeze-dried green beans (about 80 g)
• 2 cups crispy chow mein noodles (about 110 g)
• 1.5 cups toasted salted almonds (about 200 g)
• 1.5 cups sesame sticks (about 110 g)
• 60 g unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. l. rice vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, finely grated
• 0.5 tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1.5 cups wasabi-flavored green peas (about 170 g)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C.
2. In a large bowl, combine the puffed rice, green beans, chow mein noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds. In a small bowl, combine the butter, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, five-spice powder, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth.
3. Pour the dressing over the snack mixture and mix well.
4. Place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown and almost completely dry, 16-18 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the oven and garnish with wasabi peas. Let cool completely and store in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days..