Piquant Popcorn

* Exported from MasterCook *

PIQUANT POPCORN

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tb Corn oil
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2" piece ginger root,
-peeled, chopped
1 c Popping corn
1/4 c Butter
2 ts Hot chili sauce
2 tb Chopped fresh parsley
Salt to taste

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add 1 clove of crushed garlic,
ginger and popping corn. Stir well.

Cover and cook over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes,
holding lid firmly and shaking pan frequently until
popping stops. Turn popped corn onto a dish,
discarding any unpopped corn kernels. Melt butter in
pan. Stir in remaining clove of crushed garlic and
chili sauce.

Return corn to pan and toss well until evenly coated
with mixture. Add parsley and salt and stir well. Turn
into a serving dish. Serve warm or cold.

VARIATION: Omit chili sauce and add 1 teaspoon dry
mustard, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground
coriander and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives to
melted butter.



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