Spicy Sesame Popcorn Recipes

SPICY ASIAN SESAME PEANUTS WITH POPCORN

Steps:

• For the Asian sesame spice blend: Mix together the sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, five-spice powder, red pepper flakes and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl and set aside.
• For the nuts: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet with the oil.
• Put the egg white in a large bowl and whisk until frothy. Add the peanuts and toss to coat in the egg white. Add the spice blend and toss to coat.
• Spread the nut mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet.
• For the assembly: Stir the popcorn and chilies into the peanuts and transfer to a large bowl.

SPICY POPCORN SEASONING

Steps:

• Pop Popcorn and place in large bowl.
• Melt around 2-3 tbsp butter. (or soy "butter").
• Mix tabasco sauce in with the butter. (To taste, I like about a teaspoon or two.).
• Mix 1 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of garlic powder, and 1 tsp pepper in small cup.
• Pour butter mixture on popcorn about one tablespoon at a time. After you pour the butter mixture on; sprinkle a bit of the seasoning mixture in, and voila!

SPICY SESAME POPCORN

Steps:

• Grind sesame seeds, salt, and pepper in a spice grinder until seeds are coarsely ground. Toss popcorn with butter until evenly coated. Add sesame mixture, and toss again until evenly coated.

SPICY POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep pot over medium high heat. Add corn. Cover pot and pop the corn, shaking pan often. Remove from heat. Drizzle with melted butter. Combine spices in a small dish and sprinkle the blend over hot corn. Serve.