Photo: Party Popcorn Recipe
This is a very speedy, almost comedically so, party-eat that is also, obligingly, rather thrifty to make. It's really quite zingy and packed with flavor and might alarm any passing child expecting more regular sugary fare. I find that it's hugely popular, which is why I make a substantial batch of it.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons wok oil
- 1 cup (un-popped) popcorn maize
- 1/2 stick butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 4 teaspoons table salt
- 4 teaspoons sugar
Directions
Put the wok oil into the biggest pan you have with a lid over high heat, add the popcorn and quickly put on the lid. Let the popcorn pop, shaking the pan every now and then to keep the kernels moving. You will hear it but don't be tempted to look, unless you want to get shot at, and once it has stopped popping - a couple of minutes or so - take it off the heat.
Melt the butter with the spices in another pan and then pour it over the popcorn and put everything into a large paper carrier bag/shopper. Shake, shake and shake the bag again to mix the popcorn and get it thoroughly coated in the spicy butter.
Arrange in several party bowls.
SERVINGS: 6 (2 CUPS PER SERVING); Calories: 239; Total Fat 14 grams; Saturated Fat: 5 grams; Protein: 4 grams; Total carbohydrates: 26 grams; Sugar: 3 grams Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 20 milligrams; Sodium: 1,553 milligrams
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By schmittmommy
Cranberry, PA
on October 05, 2011
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This was so salty it was inedible! I hate having to throw food away, but this went right into the garbage. The flavor combination was good, but I would cut the salt back to ONE teaspoon, not four.
By Chef wwlh4
pomona, NY
on February 19, 2011
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Simple, and so yummy! I loved the complexity of the flavor profile. Sweet, savory and spicy all at once. I made the recipe in a half batch because it was only for me, and it still worked wonderfully. Thanks Nigella!
By Redbuzzbear
on November 06, 2010
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Sorry Nigella, this sure looked great on TV, but I luckily tasted it first before trying it on guests. Like others have commented this is unbelievably salty (wish I had read the reviews first. I love salty, buttery popcorn, but I couldn't eat more than a handful of this. Loved the cumin, paprika, cinnamon and sugar combination though. Will try again and salt afterwards to taste.
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