Wasabi popcorn! |
So when I stumbled upon this delightful tin of Wasabi Powder, I purchased it on a whim without giving much thought to what I would actually use it for. I kept going back to the idea of making Wasabi popcorn and lo and behold that is what I made.
The paste is then mixed with melted butter and poured over freshly popped corn. This turned out to be a nice change from the usual sweet stuff and is pretty addictive. The wasabi flavour itself isn't too strong which is nice for me as I usually am in agony from consuming too much wasabi in one go!
Also has anyone watched the trailer for Despicable Me 2? I can't get enough of it and it's been on constant replay today!! It's sooo incredibly cute and makes me laugh every time! Can't wait for the movie to be released :D
Finally, does anybody have any idea what I can do with the rest of this tin of wasabi powder?!
Wasabi Popcorn
Ingredients
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup popcorn kernals
3 tbsp melted butter
3 tsp wasabi paste
Salt
Method
- In a large pot, heat oil on a medium heat. Add 3-4 kernals to the pot and cover.
- When the kernals start to pop, remove pot from heat for 30 seconds, then put it back on the heat. This allows the heat to even out.
- Add the remaining kernels and cover. However if possible leave the lid slightly open to allow moisture to escape leaving the popcorn crunchier. Leave to pop.
- In the meantime, mix the melted butter with the wasabi paste.
- Once the popping slows down, seconds between pops, remove from heat and transfer the popcorn to a big bowl.
- Drizzle the wasabi butter all over the popcorn and toss.
- Finish the popcorn off with a sprinkling of salt.
should b interesting ...
ReplyDeletecrispy n eye tearin.....
Yeah and a lot of fun too! :)
DeleteThis is such a fun recipe! I want to make this for my next happy hour... and not tell anyone there's wasabi in it :) Love your recipe!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a brilliant idea - would be so funny to see how the faces change!
DeleteNo idea what the wasabi paste is but the recipe sounds great! Also no idea what the movie is... I'm totally out!
ReplyDeleteHaha wasabi is basically Japanese horseradish which has a really punchy flavour! And you'll have to watch Despicable Me - it's brilliant! :)
DeleteThat looks like it could be addictive. I love the spicy hit of wasabi, and with the crunchy, buttery popcorn I doubt I'd be able to resist eating the entire bowl.
ReplyDeleteVery addictive - trust me :)
DeleteNew favorite popcorn ever! Amazing recipe. Yes! Despicable me is HILARIOUS!
ReplyDeleteThanks :) Can't wait for DM 2 to be released!
DeleteHi Nish - yummmmm! This sounds mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing - have a great weekend =)
ReplyDeleteThank you and it's my pleasure! :)
DeleteAmazing recipe
ReplyDeleteThanks you :)
DeleteI love popcorn, what a great flavour to add!
ReplyDeleteGlad you think so too! :)
DeleteAn interesting twist for my favorite movie companion. This is a blockbuster hit ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha glad you think so!
DeleteBlue diamond makes these wasabi soy almonds that are really good. Use the rest of the wasabi and figure out a good nut recipe please!
ReplyDeleteWow thanks for the awesome suggestion! I'll be sure to think of a recipe as you described :D
DeleteGreat idea-- I love wasabi and I love popcorn!
ReplyDeleteWow! I've got to try this popcorn recipe!!. I love wasabi chips & why not wasabi popcorn! Sounds fantastic! YUM!
ReplyDeleteThis is simply a great idea for popcorn. Wasabi, yes please!
ReplyDeleteMmm wasabi flavored anything & I'm there! This is such a great idea over popcorn! Sounds incredible!
ReplyDeleteSo creative! Just pinned to my new Popcorn Pinterest board :)
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