serves
4-6
prep
5 minutes
cook
5 minutes
difficulty
Easy
serves
4-6
people
preparation
5
minutes
cooking
5
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 100 g (½ cup) popcorn kernels (see Note)
- 60 g unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 200 g wasabi peas
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Add a popcorn kernel to the oil to test if it is hot enough; if it spins, then the oil is ready. Add the popcorn kernels, cover with the lid and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, for 1 minute or until the popping sounds have stopped.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add honey and spices and stir until combined. Remove from heat. Stir through the popcorn. Spread over a large tray to cool. Transfer to a bowl and stir through the wasabi peas.
Note
• You could also use a 100 g packet of microwave popcorn, cooked according to packet directions.
Photography, styling and food preparation by China Squirrel
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
