How to Make Pad Thai Popcorn - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pad Thai is a popular Thai dish known for its sweet, sour, and nutty flavors, and it's a favorite among those who love Thai cuisine. The combination of chewy rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and a delicious sauce has made it a staple in Thai restaurants all over the world. However, have you ever thought about turning this classic dish into a snack?

Introducing Pad Thai Popcorn - a fun and unique twist on the traditional Pad Thai recipe. This savory and crunchy snack takes the flavors o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup unpopped popcorn
  • 1 cup chopped dry-roasted, salted peanuts
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
  • ⅓ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 cups popcorn

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line baking sheet with foil brushed with vegetable oil or a silicone baking mat.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add popcorn; cover and cook, shaking often, until fully popped, about 5 minutes. Transfer popcorn to a large bowl using a strainer or your hands, leaving unpopped kernels in the pan. Stir chopped peanuts into popcorn.
  • Combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and corn syrup in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add lime juice and fish sauce. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly stir in sambal oelek, lime zest, and baking soda. Pour brown sugar mixture over popcorn, stirring to coat. Spread popcorn out on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, tossing every 10 to 15 minutes, until browned and sticky, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool and become crispy. Toss with cilantro before serving.
  • Nutrition

    288 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 432mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 177mg