Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Now you too can fancy up your Popcorn!

I saw these recipes in the paper today for gourmet popcorn. Let me know if you try any! I'm thinking of making the Thai-Style!

Thai-Style Popcorn
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
generous splashes of soy sauce
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 Thai serrano green chile, diced (optional)
1 teaspoon salt

1. Heat oil in a deep pan. Add popcorn kernels; stir well. Pop corn, shake pan occasionally.
2. Remove from heat. Add soy sauce, peanuts, red pepper and chile, if using; mix well. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately. Makes 3 quarts.

Spanish-Style Popcorn

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1-1/4 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
1/4 cup minced parsley
1 teaspoon salt

1. Heat oil in a deep pan. Add popcorn and cumin seeds; stir well. Pop corn, shaking pan occasionally.
2. Remove from heat. Add smoked paprika and parsley; mix well. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately. Makes 3 quarts.

Indian-Style Popcorn

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1/2 small red onion, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
1 teaspoon salt

1. Heat oil in a deep pan. Add cumin, chili powder and turmeric. Add popcorn and stir well. Pop corn, shaking pan occasionally.
2. Remove from heat. Add onion, lemon juice, cilantro and peanuts. Toss well, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately. Makes 3 quarts.

No comments: