Dried corn cobs hanging around outside the house is a pretty common sight at the remote mountainous area where Deyi WanXiao elementary is located. So, why don’t we use this staple food to make something new — popcorn!
小朋友们，家里面有玉米粒吗？
喜欢吃什么口味的爆米花呢? 喜欢焦糖爆米花吗？
What is your favorite flavor of popcorn? How about caramel popcorn?
市售的袋装爆米花虽然方便，但通常是含有很多反式脂肪。
天冷的时候，我们喜欢做满满一大罐爆米花，挤在沙发上，边看电视边吃爆米花。自己做的爆米花，没有任何防腐剂，添加剂，健康美味，更重要的是，做爆米花非常简单，且有趣, 想吃多少有多少!
The microwave popcorn bought from stores is convenient, but usually has lots of trans fat. The homemade popcorn is healthier without additives and preservatives. Mrs. Zhang likes to enjoy homemade popcorn on a sofa with her kids while watching TV on the weekends. Everybody can make popcorn if you have some kernels.
制作前认真观看视频，做爆米花固然有趣，但安全第一，同学们开始做的时候一定要有家人在旁边。视频里讲到的重要的事情一定要再说三遍：“只有听不到劈里啪啦的玉米爆破声音后，才可以打开锅盖”！“只有听不到劈里啪啦的玉米爆破声音后，才可以打开锅盖”！“只有听不到劈里啪啦的玉米爆破声音后，才可以打开锅盖”！切记！！
Please watch the video first and remember not to open the lid until there is no popping sound in the pot. All students make sure to have an accompanying parent or adult guardian around when you make the popcorn.
制作爆米花
原料:
玉米粒 1 杯
油 1 汤勺
盐 1 小勺
Popcorn Ingredients:
1 cup corn kernels
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
制作焦糖
原料:
白糖 8 汤勺
水 2-3 汤勺
奶油 8 汤勺 (没有的可以省略, 或使用牛奶加少许油)
Caramel sauce:
8 tbsp granulated sugar
2-3 tbsp water
8 tbsp heavy cream or milk
将白糖和水放到锅里，沸腾后转中小火，搅拌一直熬煮到白糖融化成琥珀色。缓缓加入鲜奶油，一定要慢, 勤搅动, 不要被烫到, 煮1分钟左右，糖浆和奶油完全融合,关火。
Add sugar and water to a saucepan. Don’t stir! Warm the pot over medium heat. Cook until the sugar turns a deep amber color. Carefully add heavy cream and stir slowly for about 1 min until completely melted.
我们开始吧！
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— Written by Mrs. Zhang and Alex P.