Best Asian Popcorn Recipes

ASIAN POPCORN

Steps:

• Mix popcorn and Asian snack mix together in a large bowl.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on high until melted, about 20 seconds. Stir in soy sauce, ginger and oil.
• Drizzle over popcorn mixture; toss.
• Spread mixture on a baking sheet and bake in a 300° F oven for 20 minutes, stirring once.
• Allow to cool, serve or store in airtight container.

ASIAN POPCORN

Steps:

• Place popcorn in large bowl. In small bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil. Drizzle mixture over popcorn; toss until well coated. Stir in wasabi peas.

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.