Popped sorghum = Popghum. (I think the name needs a little work.) They are local. You can buy Popghum (still sounds weird) at Whole Foods. Of course. Land of odd edible things. Comes in (or will be coming in) different exotic flavors like berbere and cajun creole. I got the Southwestern Chili & Cheddar. On the bag they tell you your purchase helps some endangered animal of some kind. This one featured the Black-Footed Ferret. Despite the fact that I detest ferrets of any color foot (oh yes, I met one years ago and we did not get along at all) I still bought the snack. (Seems that I am willing to bend my principles for new and exciting food items. I'm not proud of this.) I just hope they support those ferrets on a continent far far away and I never have one end up on my doorstep thanking me for my financial contribution.
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| The bag had some classy design work. Matt finish. Very hip. |
I realized that you wouldn't quite understand the tiny quality of this baby popcorn-ish treat unless you saw it relative to something familiar. So, I put a bit in a teaspoon. Yes, it is that small.
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| Each popped kernel was the size of a small pea. You'll think you're 10 feet tall when you eat it. |
I took a small bowl and served myself probably half a serving. It was flavorful and that was enough. Nice spice and a little kick from the heat. There was a grey sea salt one at the store as well that would probably taste like regular salted popcorn, so they're not all spicy. And there is no hull. Your gums will like that a lot!
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| So wee, they are. Just look at them. |
I first was exposed to other popped grains at that organic restaurant I like. That's when I learned it could be done. They had it as part of the dessert. Novelty or not, I think it's really neat how some crazy people are willing to try popping a grain otherwise we never would have such an interesting snack food as a result. Hats off to the innovators!
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