In lots of Asian snacks, you typically see a number of candy and savory taste combos, comparable to corn and seaweed snacks or this furikake Chex combine. I like this play on candy and savory flavors and needed to develop a snack recipe that does the identical. The inspiration for these furikake rice krispies treats comes from a few of my favourite childhood snacks: rice krispies treats, rice crackers, and toasted seaweed sheets. I mixed rice krispies cereal with crescent-shaped rice crackers and added furikake for extra umami taste. These furikake rice krispies treats have a beautiful candy and savory taste and a lightweight and crunchy texture. I completely loved consuming these throughout my recipe checks!
COOKING NOTES FOR FURIKAKE RICE KRISPIES TREATS
FURIKAKE
Furikake is a seaweed-based Japanese condiment that’s normally sprinkled over rice. You’ll be able to normally discover furikake in Asian grocers and generally the Asian meals sections of your grocery retailer. I have a tendency to make use of furikake produced by Ajishima Meals, particularly the one labeled “nori komi furikake” (see photograph above). This firm produces many types of furikake, together with ones that embody dehydrated egg or bonito flakes. I like to make use of their “nori komi furikake” as a result of it has a extra impartial taste profile. Be happy to experiment with different sorts and types of furikake!
RICE CRACKERS
I added crescent-shaped rice crackers to present the rice krispies savoriness and a touch of toasted rice taste. The crescent-shaped rice crackers are additionally simpler to chop in comparison with many different sorts of rice crackers. Some manufacturers name these crackers “chili rice crackers” due to their form. They’re usually not spicy, except they’re labeled as such.
My favourite model of those crackers is Uegaki (see photograph above) as a result of they’ve nice taste. They name these crackers “kaki no tane,” which accurately interprets to “persimmon seeds.” In Sacramento, you’ll find them at Osaka-Ya or Oto’s Market. This model additionally produces these crackers in spicy and wasabi flavors, so pay cautious consideration to the labels on the bundle when buying them. As at all times, if you happen to can’t discover this actual model of rice crackers, be at liberty to substitute it with no matter you possibly can supply.
USING MORE MARSHMALLOWS
The furikake rice krispies treats recipe under will yield treats which are extra mild and ethereal as an alternative of gooey treats. In order for you a chewier texture, be at liberty so as to add one other ounce or two of marshmallows. You’ll in all probability wish to add one other tablespoon of butter as nicely.
HOW TO STORE RICE KRISPIES TREATS
These rice krispies treats are finest the day they’re made. Retailer leftover treats in an hermetic container for 3 to 4 days.
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Servings: 20 small treats
Furikake Rice Krispies Treats
These furikake rice krispies treats are a scrumptious snack that’s each candy and savory. Furikake is a seaweed-based Japanese condiment, which imparts umami and subtly candy taste to this recipe. I additionally added rice crackers to present the treats a savory and toasted rice taste. The feel of those treats are extra mild and crunchy than gooey. See notes for solutions on making chewier treats.
Substances
- impartial oil for greasing pan, comparable to canola, vegetable or sunflower oil
- 4 1/2 cups (4.5oz/128g) rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup (about 2.7oz/77g) chili rice crackers, (see be aware 1)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 3 cups evenly packed (6oz/170g) mini marshmallows, (see be aware 2)
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (26g) furikake, (see be aware 3)
Directions
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Grease an 8×8-inch pan with oil. You’ll be able to line the pan with parchment paper so it’s simpler to unmold the treats later. I didn’t do that in my recipe testing, however I want I did. Set the pan apart.
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In a big bowl, combine collectively the rice krispies cereal and the chili rice crackers.
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Pour the sesame seeds right into a small pan. Warmth on medium for two to three minutes, stirring sometimes. You must be capable of odor a faint aroma of the toasted seeds and perhaps see small whiffs of smoke developing the edges of the pan. Flip off the warmth and punctiliously switch the seeds to a bowl.
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Earlier than melting the butter, be sure to have your marshmallows measured out and located close to the range. In a big pot, soften the butter over medium warmth. As soon as the butter melts fully, scale back the warmth barely and proceed heating the butter for 1 to 2 extra minutes. When you begin noticing tiny golden specks seem on the backside of the pot, stir the butter with a silicone spatula steadily. Hold your eye on the pot as a result of the butter can burn simply at this stage. Proceed heating the butter till extra golden specks of milk solids type after which flip brown, like the colour of milk chocolate. Flip off the warmth. Depart the pot on the burner.
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Instantly pour the marshmallows into the pot and begin stirring. Hold stirring till the marshmallows have melted fully. Add the sesame seeds and stir to mix.
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Pour half the cereal and rice cracker mix into the pot. Then sprinkle half of the furikake over the cereal combination. Add the remaining cereal and rice cracker combination after which the remaining furikake. Use a silicone spatula to combine the dry and moist elements collectively. I like utilizing a silicone spatula for this as a result of the marshmallow combination doesn’t keep on with the spatula.
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Switch the cereal combination into the ready baking pan. Place a small sheet of parchment paper over the cereal combination and pack down the combination into the pan. Attempt your finest to distribute all the things evenly.
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Let the rice krispies cool for 10 minutes. Flip the whole pan over a chopping board and faucet the pan on the chopping board till the rice krispies treats unmold. You might must faucet the pan fairly a number of occasions. If you happen to lined your pan with parchment paper, merely maintain on to the parchment paper to take away the whole block of treats from the pan.
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Utilizing a pointy knife, lower the treats into squares. I wish to slice the block of rice krispies treats into 5 strips after which lower every strip into 4 items for a complete of 20 treats.
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The feel of the treats are finest the day they’re made. Retailer the treats in an hermetic container. They’ll preserve for 3 to 4 days.
Notes
- Rice Crackers: Crescent-shaped rice crackers are typically known as “chili rice crackers” in English. It usually refers back to the form of the rice cracker. For probably the most half, these crackers usually are not spicy, except the producer labels them as “chili-flavored,” “spicy,” or “scorching” rice crackers. I like utilizing Uegaki’s chili rice crackers, which they name “kaki no tane” (see photograph within the publish). Be happy to make use of no matter skinny rice cracker you’ll find. When making the substitution, measure the crackers by quantity slightly than weight. Totally different manufacturers or sorts of rice crackers fluctuate in weight considerably.
- Utilizing Extra Marshmallows: In order for you chewier rice krispies treats, think about including one other ounce or two of mini marshmallows (one or two giant handfuls). You’ll wish to add one other tablespoon of butter as nicely. Though I used mini marshmallows in my recipe, the big ones ought to work as nicely.
- Furikake: I have a tendency to make use of furikake produced by Ajishima Meals, particularly the one labeled “nori komi furikake” (see photograph within the publish). This firm produces many types of furikake, together with ones that embody dehydrated egg or bonito flakes. I like to make use of the “nori komi furikake” as a result of it has a extra impartial taste profile. Be happy to experiment with different sorts or manufacturers of furikake.
- Don’t Add Furikake Instantly Into Melted Marshmallow Combination: Within the recipe, you’ll see that I layer the furikake over the cereal as an alternative of pouring it immediately onto the melted marshmallow combination. That’s as a result of the warmth of the marshmallows will soften the seaweed rapidly, and the ensuing rice krispies gained’t look as good.
- Gelatin in Marshmallows: Most marshmallows that you just see in grocery shops comprise gelatin, which is derived from animals. If you’re getting ready this dish for vegetarians (who eat dairy), attempt to discover vegan marshmallows. I’ve not examined this recipe with vegan marshmallows earlier than, however they need to be an honest substitute.
Diet
Serving: 1piece | Energy: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.4g | Protein: 1.1g | Fats: 3.5g | Saturated Fats: 1.6g | Ldl cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 134mg | Sugar: 8.2g
