Baked Popcorn Rice Food

BAKED CORN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook the rice in boiling water and simmer for 15 minutes, drain and set aside until needed.
• Saute the onions in butter until soft then add the sweet peppers, mushrooms and drained corn, jalapeno peppers, salt and pepper, cooking on low for 5 minutes.
• Mix the cooked rice, vegetables, grated cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and sour cream together, blend well.
• Pour into a greased 8 x 14 casserole dish and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese bake for 1 hour.

POPCORN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put the popcorn, bread or breadcrumbs and paprika in a food processor and blend until finely chopped. Tip into a wide, shallow bowl. Whisk the egg in a second bowl, and mix the flour with some seasoning in a third bowl.
• Dip the chicken strips first into the seasoned flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the popcorn breadcrumbs - press the crumbs onto the chicken to help them stick. Continue until all the chicken pieces are coated, then chill for 30 mins, or up to 1 day. Mix together the ingredients for the dip in a small bowl.
• When ready to cook the chicken, heat enough oil to just cover the surface of a large frying pan. Once hot, cook the chicken pieces for 2-3 mins on each side (in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan) until golden and cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper. Serve warm with the dip on the side.

POPCORN RICE KRISPIE BUNDT CAKE

Steps:

• Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl or roasting pan.
• In a saucepan, combine the marshmallows, caramels and butter. Heat on low until melted, stirring occasionally.
• Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and mix well.
• Working quickly so that it doesn't harden too fast, stir in peanuts and M&Ms.
• Press into a well-greased 10-inch tube pan. Cool until firm.
• Remove from pan and cut with a serrated knife.

KOREAN-INSPIRED POPCORN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Chicken:.
• Preheat canola oil in a heavy bottomed pot to 350 degrees.
• Combine chicken and rice wine vinegar in a large bowl. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
• In a shallow baking dish or bowl whisk together cornstarch, salt and pepper. Working in batches dredge the marinated chicken in the cornstarch mixture. Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned and fully cooked. Allow the oil to come up to temperature between frying. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Season with salt.
• Sauce:.
• Combine all ingredients in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Allow the mixture to come to a boil then reduce heat to medium low until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions.