Sesame and wasabi snack mix

Ingredients:

• 3 cups rice cereal, such as Rice Chex (about 80g)
• 3 cups dried green peas (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)
• 55 g unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. l. rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
• 0.5 tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder
• A pinch of 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 rice squares, green peas, chow mein noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds. In another bowl, combine the butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, Chinese seasoning, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Pour the sauce over the snack mixture and toss to coat well.
3. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown and almost completely dry, 16-18 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and garnish with wasabi peas. Let cool completely and store in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days..