SOME LIKE IT HOT

There is a continuous war waging at the Oils of Aloha factory regarding the heat level to use for flavoring popcorn.  Our president, being from Mississippi Cajun country, votes for using Pele's Fire obviously the hottest oil in our arsenal.  The majority of us prefer using Haleiwa Heat, a delightful blend of roasted garlic and chili flavored macadamia oils.  Then there are the timid ones that vote for Hawaii's Gold, pure macadamia oil or Garlic Isle, the roasted garlic flavor, or Kauai Herb, a herb flavor with an emphasis on basil.

We cook the popcorn in macadamia oil to make this a healthy choice.  You can also use microwave popcorn and spritz of macadamia oil at the end to add flavor.

Here are a few ideas for adding additional ingredients to make a special treat.

• Parmesan-Garlic Popcorn: Prepare popcorn with Garlic Isle and when popped add a heavy sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper
  
• Jalapeno Popcorn: Gently mix thinly sliced jalapeno peppers into Kauai Herb popcorn
  
• Caramel Popcorn: Melt butter in a small saucepan and add brown sugar and when melted add a dash of vanilla.  Pour over popcorn prepared with Hawaii's Gold and lightly toss
• Chili Popcorn: Stir together 1/2 tsp. salt and chili powder along with 1/8 tsp. garlic powder, paprika and cayenne.  Sprinkle over popcorn made with Pele's Fire or Haleiwa Heat  for an extra hot boost

We would appreciate having you share your idea with us and our online friends.

ALOHA POPCORN

3 Tbsp. Oils of Aloha® Hawaii's Gold Macadamia Nut Oil 

1/2 cup popcorn kernels

Salt to taste

Oils of Aloha® Pele's Fire or your choice of Macadamia Oil in a spray bottle

Heat the macadamia oil in an 8-quart larger stockpot over high heat.  After a minute, put a few popcorn kernels in the pot and cover.  when the kernels pop, the oil is hot enough.  Add the remainder of the popcorn.  Cover the pot and shake it back and forth over the heat to agitate the kernels.  Remove the pot from the heat when the popping slows almost to stop (it is better to have a few unpopped kernels than burnt popcorn) and immediately pour the popped corn into a large bowl.  Sprinkle with salt and toss bowl.  Sprinkle with salt and toss lightly.  Spritz with flavored macadamia oil.  Makes about 4 quarts.