RE: [CH] Popcorn Heat

Steve Taylor (stevet@terabyte.co.nz)
Fri, 20 Nov 1998 12:17:22 +1300

I recomend the method below as well.  The only difference is that I use unflavoured oil but add a fajita mix chili seasoning powder to the oil before the kernels start popping.

Cheers   -Steve



>I start with a heavy, 4 quart pan with a tight fitting lid.  I set the
>(electric) burner on high, pour in about 1/4 cup of chile oil and about 3-4
>kernels of corn, cover and wait.  When the first kernel pops I pour in the
>rest of the kernels, about 1/2 cup, and slosh them around in the oil to coat
>them.  Recover the pan and let it sit until the popping picks up and becomes
>fairly regular.  Shake occasionally to keep the kernels from sticking to the
>bottom and to settle any kernels that get hung up in the popped corn back to
>the bottom.  When the pops taper off to about one or two per second, I tilt
>the lid (away from me) to vent the steam and then pour the popcorn into
>large bowls or a paper grocery bag.  Dust liberally with Goya's adobo powder
>and enjoy.




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