Product: SnapDragon Pan-Asian Cuisine Bangkok Sweet Chili Baked Rice Crisps – $3.99+
SnapDragon Pan-Asian Cuisine should put a warning label on all of their boxes: Caution – may be addictive.
That would be especially true for the Bangkok Sweet Chili Baked Rice Crisps. Trust me. These unexpectedly came into my life and now I’m sorry that they were devoured so quickly!
This box was another gift from my friend, Amanda, who has been very helpful in acquiring gluten-free goodies. And with the added bonus of these being vegan as well…my addiction is being properly fed. Literally.
Upon first glance, much like the other flavor that I tried, these little brown rice crisps don’t seem like much in the scheme of things. Little shaped crackers with a dusting of seasoning. Nothing special. Until you eat one. Because that one becomes another and another and another and this deliciously vicious cycle begins.
Of the two flavors I’ve tried…this one is by far my favorite. I love a hint of spice, and the roasted sweet chili peppers and various Asian spices used on these. The box indicates a medium heat quotient in this variety…which is a safe judge of the “heat” factor. I didn’t find them particularly spicy, but I’m a spice lover and can handle a lot of heat in my foods. But these did come with an added punch in the spice category and it only made me love them more.
At first bite, you taste the brown rice in the cracker, slowly followed by a bit of Asian flair, and then the chili kicks in. Ah…it’s like the perfect snack, delivering layers of flavor that only entice the taste buds and have your hand reaching for another one to follow it up and experience it all over again.
Like I said…these can be addictive. No. These are addictive. Thank goodness I know a store nearby where I can purchase them. And the other flavors that SnapDragon has to offer as well. Because life without sweet chili is no life at all. Need a healthy, flavorful snack? Look no further than these crispy treats. Find them. Buy them. Enjoy them. And just try to stop eating them.
The Celiathlete 