PIQUANT POPCORN

Another spicy snack sent in by Phyllis.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. corn oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 inch piece ginger root, cut up
• 1 cup popping corn
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tsp. hot chili sauce
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• Salt

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in saucepan. Add 1 clove crushed garlic, ginger, and popping corn.
2. Stir well. Cover, cook over medium heat 3-5 minutes holding lid down firmly and shaking pan until popping stops. Put popped corn into a dish.
3. Melt butter in pan. Add remaining clove of crushed garlic and chili sauce.
4. Return popped corn to pan, toss well until evenly coated.
5. Add parsley and salt, 2 tsp. hot chili sauce; stir well. Serve.