Here in the US, the traditional popcorn at theaters is salted butter. My kids are accustomed to these and love them, so when we watch movies at home, they ask me for them. In Chile, you usually find caramel popcorn for sale at movie theaters.
This recipe is adaptable, and you can use herb oils; I used Merken or rosemary oil several times for this spicy popcorn.
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Chilean Merken Popcorn
A slightly spicy popcorn to snack!
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup dry corn for popcorn (in supermarkets)
- 1 paper bag
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Merken or chipotle powder
- salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter with the Merken/chipotle in a small microwave or saucepan.
- Place corn in a paper bag and fold the top 2-3 times on itself, as seen in the pictures.
- Cook in microwave on high for 2 minutes and a half to three minutes. This will depend on the power of your microwave. Stay next to the microwave while cooking; it is ready when you stop hearing the pops.
- Remove and carefully open. There will be steam inside the bag.
- Pour into a large bowl, pour the butter with the Merken/chipotle above, and add salt. Stir well for 1 minute to mix.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Note: If using flavored oil, use two tablespoons instead of the butter.
Merken is a Mapuche seasoning (Chilean native indigenous people) that is a mixture of species with smoked chili, coriander, and other spices, you can replace it with chipotle powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Chilean
I love making my own popcorn and flavourings.. I have to make this delicious spicy popcorn. It looks so moorish & addictive!
Thanks Thalia.