Snacks
International
InternationalPopcorn
Freshly popped corn three ways. Basic is microwave-bag simple, while Ultimate makes a glossy salted caramel and brown butter coating from scratch.
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Better version
Loose kernels popped on the hob in oil and tossed with melted butter and fine salt.
Per serving£0.35
Total cost£1.40
Time10 min
Ingredients for 4
- 80 g popcorn kernels
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 30 g salted butter , melted
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Method
- Heat the oil in a large lidded pan over a medium-high heat with 3 kernels added.
- When the test kernels pop, add the rest in an even layer and cover.
- Shake the pan regularly until the popping slows right down, then remove from the heat.
- Drizzle over the melted butter and sprinkle with the sea salt.
- Put the lid back on and shake well to coat evenly.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
A bag of microwave popcorn, ready in three minutes.
Better
Loose kernels popped on the hob in oil and tossed with melted butter and fine salt.
Ultimate
Hob-popped corn coated in a glossy brown butter salted caramel with vanilla and a flaky salt finish.
