Popcorn

Black Sesame and Mustard Popcorn

recipe # 198 & 199

This came from chowhound and can be found here.
Black Sesame and Mustard Popcorn
* 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
* 2 to 3 teaspoons ground mustard
* 1/2 teaspoon table salt
* 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
* 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil

1. In a small bowl, stir together the sesame seeds, ground mustard, and salt. Set aside.
2. Using an air popper, pop the corn kernels into a large bowl. As the bowl begins to fill, drizzle the sesame oil over the popcorn, occasionally tossing to coat.
3. When popcorn stops popping, sprinkle the sesame seed–mustard mixture over the bowl, and use your hands to gently mix the corn, evenly distributing the ingredients. Taste popcorn and season with more salt if necessary.
4. Serve immediately.

I don't have an air popper so I just popped it up the old fashion way in a pan with sesame oil. I'm not sure using sesame oil to pop made that big of a flavor difference.

This popcorn looks lovely and tastes good. It's surprising and impressive.

I also made this one. Also from Chowhound:
Spicy Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn
* 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
* Pinch ground cinnnamon (about 1/16 teaspoon)
* 1/8 teaspoon table salt
* 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
* 1 teaspoon hot chile oil, such as KA-ME brand
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (preferably clarified butter)

1. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
2. Using an air popper, pop the corn kernels into a large bowl. While the corn pops, combine the chile oil and melted butter in a small bowl; stir well. As the bowl begins to fill with popcorn, drizzle the oil mixture over it, occasionally tossing to coat.
3. When popcorn stops popping, sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar mixture over the bowl, and use your hands to gently mix the corn, evenly distributing the ingredients.
4. Serve immediately.

Again, I popped the kernels in hung you oil instead of pouring it over the top. It made a big difference in flavor. It was nice and spicy. I loved this popcorn.

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