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Party Popcorn

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.

Recipe courtesy Nigella Lawson
(Copyright 2007, Nigella Express, Hyperion, All Rights Reserved)
Show: Nigella Lawson Episode: Holiday Snaps

Photo: Party Popcorn

TOTAL TIME: 10 min
Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
 
YIELD: 12 cups
LEVEL: Easy

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
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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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  • on October 08, 2012

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    I made this last night. I cut the recipe in half since it was only for me. It was really salty, but, that could have been my own fault, maybe I didn't put the right amount in. Nice flavor though. Will make again with less salt.

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