Seaweed and Sesame Rice Crackers (Furikake Mix Arare)

Name: Seaweed and Sesame Rice Crackers (Furikake Mix Arare)
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: ¹⁄ 3 cup sugar; ¼ cup (½ stick) butter; ¼ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon Japanese soy sauce; 12-ounce box rice or corn cereal (such as Crispix or Chex); ½ cup seaweed and sesame seed topping (nori furikake) (one-half to three-fourths of a 1.76-ounce bottle)

A simple and easy-to-make Japanese snack consisting of baked rice crackers coated in a sweet soy syrup and savory nori sesame seasoning.

15 min

Medium

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Seaweed and Sesame Rice Crackers (Furikake Mix Arare)

Story

Experience the delightful crunch of traditional Japanese arare right at home. This irresistibly addictive snack perfectly balances a sweet soy glaze with the savory, umami-rich flavors of nori and sesame seeds, capturing the authentic taste of an Asian market in every bite.

Ingredients

sugar ¹⁄ 3 cup

butter ¼ cup (½ stick)

vegetable oil ¼ cup

light corn syrup ¼ cup

Japanese soy sauce 1 tablespoon

rice or corn cereal (such as Crispix or Chex) 12-ounce box

seaweed and sesame seed topping (nori furikake) (one-half to three-fourths of a 1.76-ounce bottle) ½ cup

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pans with aluminum foil.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat sugar, butter, oil, corn syrup, and soy sauce over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves and forms a smooth, thick syrup, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Place the cereal in a large bowl and pour in the syrup. Sprinkle with seaweed sesame seasoning and gently stir with a wooden spoon until the cereal becomes sticky and is evenly coated with a thin layer of syrup and seasoning. Spread the cereal evenly in the prepared baking pans. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir again. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight bag or container.