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Turf Mix

This vibrant vegetarian turf mix is a contemporary take on the classic savoury snack bowl, offering a complex blend of heat, salt and umami. By combining crunchy rice cereal and wasabi peas with seaweed and zesty lime, you create a multidimensional treat that is far more satisfying than shop-bought alternatives. The contrast between the fiery cayenne and the herbaceous dried dill makes every handful slightly different, ensuring it remains a talking point at any gathering.

Ideal for hosting or as a weekend treat, this homemade snack is remarkably easy to assemble and can be prepared well in advance. Simply store the cooled mix in an airtight container for up to five days to maintain its characteristic crunch. Serve it in a large bowl for guests to help themselves, perhaps alongside a cold drink to balance the subtle heat of the wasabi and ginger.

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Ingredients for Turf Mix

  • 550g Chex rice cereal (about 100g )

  • 475ml wasabi peas (about 170g )

  • 1 (100g) bag Dang sticky-rice chips

  • 1 (90g) bag baked snap pea crisps

  • 1 (90g) bag Dang coconut chips

  • 110g (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 (5g) packages SeaSnax, torn into quarters

  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest (from about 2 1/2 limes)

  • 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1/4 cup dried dill, plus more for serving

Preheat oven to 163°C. Toss rice cereal, wasabi peas, rice chips, snap pea crisps, and coconut chips in a large bowl. Drizzle butter over and toss gently to coat. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake until lightly golden brown and warmed through, 8–10 minutes.

Meanwhile, wipe out bowl and set aside. Pulse SeaSnax, garlic powder, lime zest, cayenne, salt, sugar, and 1/4 cup dill in a spice grinder or mini food processor, shaking or scraping down sides as needed, until finely ground.

As soon as snack mix comes out of the oven, transfer in 3 batches to reserved bowl, sprinkling each batch after adding to bowl with about one-third of dill-seaweed mixture. Gently toss with your hands (it should still be warm at this point, but cool enough to touch) until thoroughly coated. Let cool completely. Top with more dill to serve.

Do Ahead: Turf mix can be made 5 days ahead. Let cool, then store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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