Snacks International

Popcorn

Freshly popped corn three ways. Basic is microwave-bag simple, while Ultimate makes a glossy salted caramel and brown butter coating from scratch.

Serves4

Time4 min

Cost / serving£0.20

Vegetarian Gluten-free Nut-free Dairy-free

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Budget version

A bag of microwave popcorn, ready in three minutes.

Per serving£0.20

Total cost£0.80

Time4 min

Place the popcorn bag in the microwave the right way up.
Cook on full power for around 3 minutes until the popping slows to a few seconds apart.
Carefully open the hot bag away from your face.
Tip into a bowl and add a little extra salt if needed.

Budget

£0.20 / serving · 4 min

A bag of microwave popcorn, ready in three minutes.

Better

£0.35 / serving · 10 min

Loose kernels popped on the hob in oil and tossed with melted butter and fine salt.

Ultimate

£0.80 / serving · 30 min

Hob-popped corn coated in a glossy brown butter salted caramel with vanilla and a flaky salt finish.