Orient Express Mix

by JBic 8/21/2001 5:29 am

Source: Weis Quality Bite-Size Corn Cereal Box (store brand cereal like Corn Chex)

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
5 cups bite size corn or rice cereal or a combination
1 cup chow mein noodles
1 to 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, optional

In large microwave safe bowl, melt margarine and peanut butter on high. Stir in soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder, mustard and ginger. Gradually add cereal, noodles and almonds, stir until all pieces are evenly coated. Microwave on HIGH 3 1/2 - 4 minutes, stirring thoroughly every minute and scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Spread on absorbent paper to cool. Store in airtight container.