Sweet And Salty Nori Seaweed Popcorn

Ease:: Simple
Serves:: 4
Prep time:: 5 minutes
Cook time:: 5 minutes
Total time:: 10 minutes

Learn to use Japanese seasonings with japancentre.com's recipes. This salty/sweet nori seaweed popcorn adds a tasty twist to a favourite snack food.

Ingredients

1 tbsp nori seaweed flakes

1 tbsp black sesame seeds

1 tbsp light brown sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp coconut oil

75g popcorn kernels

2 tbsp butter, optional

Method

Grind the seasonings: In a pestle and mortar, grind 1 tbsp nori seaweed flakes, 2/3 of the sesame seeds, 1 tbsp sugar and 1/2 tbsp salt to a fine powder.

Pop the popcorns: Melt the coconut oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add 3 popcorn kernels, cover with a lid and cook over a medium heat until they pop.

Add the rest of the popcorn kernels: Immediately add the rest of the corn after the corn has popped, replace the lid and cook, shaking the pan occasionally until all the kernels have popped.

Season the popcorns: Transfer the popped corn to a large bowl and pour over the melted butter, if using. Sprinkle over your sweet and salty nori mixture and use your hands to mix well until every piece is coated. Top with the remaining sesame seeds.