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Togarashi Popcorn

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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Togarashi PopcornLevi Brown

Look for shichimi togarashi, a Japanese seasoning mix, at Japanese markets and savoryspiceshop.com.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup popcorn kernels
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon shichimi togarashi

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cover; keep warm.

    Step 2

    Heat kernels and both oils in a large covered pot over medium-high heat; cook until almost all kernels have popped. Transfer popcorn to a large bowl.

    Step 3

    Drizzle garlic butter over popcorn; toss to coat. Sprinkle togarashi over; toss again.

TagsSnack BarJapaneseEast AsianAsianGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableSnackNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessFryBon Appétit
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