Popcorn

[Katecooks]

Has anyone ever managed to pop popcorn in their tmx?
In theory it should work but I couldnt get it to happen.
If I could figure it out I could remove the popcorn machine from from my cupboard along with other gadgets I have replaced with my tmx and free up some more space.

[Zan]

Nope you can't do it, the tmx doesn't get hot enough for popcorn.

[Katecooks]

Wow those popcorn machines must be hotter than i thought, because I thought varoma was pretty hot. Me and my fellow tmx friend tried oil, and no oil. and  varoma temp heated with popcorn and without.

[gertbysea]

Put it in a container in the microwave with NO OIL. About 2 minutes tops. Forget about the TMX for popcorn.

Air popped cheap.

Gert

[Katecooks]

Thanks Gertbysea. What sort of container? I wonder if a paper bag would work? I know we used to do it in saucepans as kids but it makes a real mess of the pots. And the microwaveable stuff from supermarkets although not expensive -is compared to buying unpopped plus it is full of nasties. Do I need oil or butter in the container?

[gertbysea]

Never put oil to boil in the microwave.Any container that is microwave safe with a lid. I use a rice cooker which is about 15/20cm deep. Put enough popcorn to cover the botton in one layer. On high for 1.5 minutes. No more than 2 or it will burn .Best to make in small amounts. too easy.  Just pop into a big bowl and microwave some homemade TMX butter  to pour over. I have been doing this for 30 years.

Gert

[em]

hi just wondering how you would do in the saucepan as our microwave died awhile ago and we decided not to replace it.  might be an obvious question but have never done it the traditional way!

[gertbysea]

hi just wondering how you would do in the saucepan as our microwave died awhile ago and we decided not to replace it.  might be an obvious question but have never done it the traditional way!

Hi em haven't seen  you in ages. In the good old days before microwave we old folk used to use dried Indian corn off the cob. Andisenji might remember. Take a heavy duty sauce pan put on a fairly high heat to warm then add some oil. In those days  we only had crisco what ever that is. Dollop in the pan and heat a bit before adding the corn and a lid on top. Shake  and shake backwards and forwards until it  starts a poppin'then shake some more until it stops. Remove, put in bowl and add melted butter.

We even had a basket we could use in the fireplace to pop corn. Good on the BBQ too.

Or you can go into a cheapo shop and buy an air popper for less than 20 bucks.

I love popcorn. I love butter too.They go together beautifully. Add pink salt. Heaven

Gert

[em]

thanks gert.
yeah havent been contributing much lately had alot on, with moving house, sickness, etc etc! hopefully i can get back into it now!
i am gonna try this i think, maybe my boys will like it for a healthy snack