Dentist-Hating (or -Loving?) Popcorn
I need someone to invent a contraption that slices my hand off when I reach for snacks. And since popcorn is the one snack with which I surrender all self-control, this contraption would be an ideal gift, like… yesterday. Popcorn’s versatility is what makes it a star. You can coat it with literally anything, making it sweet, salty, healthy, and even bougie (hi, truffle salt and saffron). The only problem is that I smash popcorn into my mouth by the fistful, leading to kernel shells spot-welded to the roof of my mouth for days… weeks, even. This reinforces the fact that I may be one of the world’s most disgusting humans, but I’ll take any excuse to visit my hot dentist and open wide.
Ingrediënten
- ¼ cup popcorn kernels
FOR THE COCONUT OIL–NUTRITIONAL YEAST VARIETY
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- Fine sea salt
FOR THE RANCH VARIETY
- 3 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- FOR THE GARLIC ROSEMARY, AND PARMESAN VARIETY
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely grated
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fine sea salt
Instructies
- Using an air popper, pop the popcorn kernels into a large serving bowl.
- For the coconut oil–nutritional yeast variety: Drizzle the coconut oil over the popped popcorn.
- Sprinkle with the nutritional yeast and season with salt.
- For the ranch variety: Drizzle the melted butter over the popped popcorn.
- Sprinkle with the ranch seasoning and chopped chives.
- For the garlic, rosemary, and Parmesan variety: In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, garlic, and rosemary.
- Heat for 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant, then remove from the heat.
- Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the popped popcorn.
- Sprinkle with the Parmesan and season with salt.
- Enjoy.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
BASIC BASICS
If you don’t have an air popper, you can either microwave popcorn kernels in a brown paper bag with the top rolled down to seal it or pop them in a pot on the stove. For the stovetop option, add a bit of oil to the pan and 1 kernel over medium heat. Wait for the kernel to pop, remove the piece of popcorn (chef snack!), and add the remaining kernels. Cover with a lid and cook until you stop hearing the kernels popping as frequently. Remove from the heat and wait a minute before removing the lid. You could also use a bag of lightly salted microwave popcorn that doesn’t have any butter.
THE MORE YOU GLOW
Nutritional yeast is grown to be used as a food product. Vegans typically use it as a replacement for the nutty, savory flavor of cheese. It’s also a good source of B vitamins.
