This flavourful Japanese-inspired Crispy Nori Walnut Snack is very easy to prepare. Nori is a sea vegetable that has been dried and pressed into sheets. It is most commonly used to wrap rice or as the exterior of sushi rolls.
MAKES 4 CUPS (1 L)
Ingredients:
½ cup (125 mL) walnuts
3 cups (750 mL) crispy brown rice cereal
5 sheets nori, sliced into small, thin slivers (see Recipe Note)
2 Tbsp (30 mL) white miso
1 tsp (5 mL) toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp (15 mL) agave nectar
2 tsp (10 mL) wasabi powder
½ tsp (2 mL) sea salt
¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 350⁰F (180⁰C).
- Arrange the walnuts in one layer on a parchment paper–lined, rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a large bowl and cool for a few minutes. Add the cereal and nori. Toss well.
- In a mini food processor or blender, combine the miso, sesame oil, agave nectar, wasabi powder and salt. Add the oil and process until smooth.
- Pour overtop the walnut-cereal-nori mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the mixture in one layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring 3 times, until browned.
- Transfer to a bowl and serve.
RECIPE NOTE
Available in packages of 10 or 50, nori will last a long time in its protective wrap, especially if you keep it dry. Store in an airtight package or container.
This recipe is from my latest cookbook Flex Appeal, which is all about cooking for families that have multiple tastes and needs and putting healthy and delicious meals on the table in 40 minutes or less. You can purchase it online through Amazon and Chapters Indigo or in store at All The Best Fine Foods.
