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A ceramic bowl containing homemade Furikake Chex Mix.
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Furikake Chex Mix

Make this Hawaiian favorite—Furikake Chex Mix—for a holiday gift exchange, movie/game night, or potluck. It’s such a fun irresistible snack that will keep everyone munching!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: furikake
Servings: 8 (or 5 32-oz mason jars or 4 treat bags (6" x 11") filled up to the top)
Calories: 643kcal
Author: Namiko Chen

Ingredients

For the Party Mix

  • 4 cups Corn Chex
  • 4 cups Wheat Chex
  • 4 cups Honeycomb cereal
  • 4 cups Bugles
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 1 bag Japanese roasted green pea snack

For the Syrup

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick butter)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, rice bran, canola, etc.)
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown rice syrup (As mentioned in the post, the classic Furikake Chex Mix recipe calls for Karo Syrup/corn syrup; For the healthier alternative, I chose brown rice syrup as the flavor and texture are closest to corn syrup; you can use honey or maple syrup but I think the flavor is strong.)

For the Seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 250 ºF (120 ºC) and gather all the ingredients. This recipe is very flexible and forgiving. Use approximately the same amount of party mix of your choice.
    Furikake Chex Mix Ingredients
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add in the brown rice syrup, sugar, vegetable oil, and soy sauce.
    Furikake Chex Mix 1
  • Stir to mix until sugar is completely dissolved. Lower the heat to avoid boiling. Remove from heat to cool slightly while you prepare the party mix blend.
    Furikake Chex Mix 2
  • Evenly divide the Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, Honeycomb cereal, Bugles, Pretzels, and Japanese green pea snack into the two large pans.
    Furikake Chex Mix 3
  • Whisk the syrup one more time and make sure it's not separated. Then evenly distribute the syrup over the two pans of the party mix. Using two silicone spatulas, toss the party mix well until evenly coated.
    Furikake Chex Mix 4
  • Evenly distribute the whole bottle of Nori Komi Furikake over the two pans. Toss the party mix well until evenly coated. If you like it spicy, add shichimi togarashi to your liking.
    Furikake Chex Mix 5
  • Bake at 250 ºF (120 ºC) for 1 hour. Take the pans out every 15 minutes (3 times total) to toss it all together.
    Furikake Chex Mix 6
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Toss the party mix every 15 minutes (at least 3 times) to loosen up. If you don't, the party mix will stick to each other while it cools. If that happens, put the pans back in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. The syrup will melt again and become loose. Make sure to toss the party mix every 15 minutes this time!
    Furikake Chex Mix 7
  • Serve and enjoy! If you don't eat it right away, divide the party mix into airtight bags/containers.
    Furikake Chex Mix 8

To Store

  • You can keep in an airtight container or mason jars and store it in a dark, cool place for up to 2-3 weeks or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 643 kcal · Carbohydrates: 116 g · Protein: 11 g · Fat: 21 g · Saturated Fat: 9 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 31 mg · Sodium: 983 mg · Potassium: 424 mg · Fiber: 13 g · Sugar: 38 g · Vitamin A: 2368 IU · Vitamin C: 10 mg · Calcium: 164 mg · Iron: 26 mg