MostlyWater
Sous Chef
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so many new ideas for me! thnaks all !!!
I love popcorn, one of the all-time great snacks!
(except when a small piece of outer kernel shell gets lodged between my teeth and gum)
So, I'm feeling bad about posting this poop, but I'm hoping someone can debunk the report...
About a year or two ago, I read that microscopic bits of popcorn can be inhaled into a person's lungs and cause respiratory problems, sort of like asbestos.
...
I wouldn't worry about popcorn, unless you start snorting it.
I nearly snorted my tea
You've already named my favorites, buttered popcorn and caramel corn (my mom made the best!). I have seen recipes for chocolate dipped, but unless it is dark chocolate that wouldn't be too healthy.
I never knew until I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes that popcorn is very high in sugar and diabetics can't eat a lot of it. It makes sense of course, after all where does corn syrup come from?
Barbara
This might sound weird to non wasabi lovers... BUT.... something delicious for popcorn is to whisk in some wasabi powder into melted butter. Add in some honey and whisk some more. Drizzle on hot popcorn and voila! Honey wasabi popcorn. DEEEEE-LI-CIOUS!!!!!!!
Although I've never tried wasabi (one day I'll get the courage to do it!), this actually sounds really good! Would this be similar to those wasabi pea snacks maybe?
Yeah! Just not as hard and crunchy.
It really is good. And what I love about wasabi is that you get a BURST of intense flavour but then it just goes away. There is no lingering, residual heat like with curries and such. It's just tasty tasty tasty. And the bit of honey, mixed with the butter, tames it down a bit too... so you just get a nice flavour with a bit of a kick.
Dang... now i am craving it badly!!! LOL
I'm going to have to go hunting for wasabi powder, you've convinced me to test this out .