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                            PIQUANT POPCORN

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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