Full Recipe
Author
Lukas Volger, fromSnacks for Dinner |
Description
"Besides Whitney Houston's rendition of the national anthem, there are few things that stand out from the Super Bowl parties I attended growing up beyond the Chex party mix. It's a classic for a reason, and for me the best part is the Chex cereal, all crispy, buttery, and savory—the bagel and rye chips and other little crackers always felt a little superfluous. Here in my revisit of the recipe, I've created an assortment tailor-made to what I think is all the best stuff: nuts, seeds, Chex cereal—and the addition of crispy ramen noodles! For the spicing I've found a savory-sweet combination that's as addictive as the original, but know that the recipe is inherently flexible. You could swap butter or ghee for the coconut oil, and experiment with any spice blends you might have on hand—curry and masala blends would be excellent; just taste as you go to get the heat level right.One note about the ramen: It's essential to get the instant noodles here, as they've been precooked and then fried (this is why they cook so quickly). Regular (uncooked, dried) wheat noodles that resemble the instant ramen ones (sometimes labeled “Chinese wheat noodles”) won't get the same crisp, but more importantly, they'll soak up all the seasoning and create a bland, dry party mix that'll have you pleading for a glass of water."
