Tiki Popcorn
Felt creative today so I was determined to conjure the Tiki Gods and create something different... or at least something I've never made before. I've been watching quite a few cooking shows on Food Network, so rather than drawing or painting, I opted for a culinary creation. A friend came over last night bringing a bottle of 10 Cane Rum, so inspiration took the form of 'Tiki Popcorn':
1 cup brown sugar (I actually don't know how much I used, it was bone dry and in chunks, but about a cup), zest from 1 lime, juice from 2 limes, and a shot of the 10 Cane Rum (I'm sure any good rum will do). Bring to boil and caramelize. Pop about 1/2 cup of popcorn in oil and a little salt. Pour the lime sugar over the popcorn, mix, and pack in a baking tray to cool into a nice caramel corn block. Break off chunks and enjoy!
I posted it to Twitter, and @strangetikigod offered up adding some powdered ginger and cloves to become Falernum popcorn. Indeed! I tried that and it is amazing! A great spicy treat. Definitely give both a try! The lime gives it a nice kick, while the zest adds a little bitter depth. The Falernum Tiki Popcorn version screams holiday in the tropics. An amazing treat.
Now... where can I find a large Moai mold to pack the corn into as it cools... Hmmm...