PAD THAI POPCORN

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A clever Thai cousin of the American caramel popcorn. Recipe created by Chef John at Food Wishes. Try adding a tablespoon of peanut butter to the caramel sauce towards the end of the cook time.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Thai

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup unpopped corn kernel
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce or 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sriracha asian garlic sauce
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons lime zest
chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Add a teaspoon of oil and the corn kernels to a pot over medium heat and cover.
  • Once the first kernel pops, shake the pot frequently until all the kernels have popped.
  • Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl and add in the peanuts.
  • In the same pot, add in the brown sugar, vegetable oil and corn syrup over medium heat, followed by the fish sauce and lime juice.
  • Stir this and allow it to cook until thickened.
  • Once thick, turn off the heat and add in the Sriracha, baking soda, and lime zest.
  • Pour this over the popcorn and peanuts and mix well.
  • Spread the popcorn on a baking sheet or two and place in the oven for 30 minutes, tossing it once or twice during that time.
  • Allow the sticky popcorn to cool and then garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Alexis Coots
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Rick DeGurski
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This was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


MdSiam rana
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The popcorn was still really good and I would definitely make it again, but I would use less sugar next time.


lusu MSINDISI
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The popcorn was light and fluffy, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and savory. I would definitely make this again.


Jisan Chowdory
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This was my first time making Pad Thai Popcorn and it turned out great! The popcorn was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Brian Wang
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and everyone loves the unique flavor.


Tina TWILLEY
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This recipe was a lot of fun to make and the popcorn turned out delicious! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Troy Eby
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Meh.


Nazeer Shaaib
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Not bad! I would have liked it to be a bit spicier, but that's just my personal preference.


Caroline Mchawia
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This was so easy to make and it turned out great! Everyone at my party loved them.


Prisca Chola
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The popcorn was still really good and I would definitely make it again.


Elena Barkhina
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I'm not a huge fan of Pad Thai, but this popcorn version was actually really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the popcorn was nice and crispy.


Rayhan hassan
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This Pad Thai Popcorn recipe was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the sweet and savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.