Mexican popcorn, also known as palomitas, is a popular snack that can be found at street vendors, markets, and festivals across Mexico. What sets it apart from traditional popcorn is the use of bold, vibrant seasonings that characterize Mexican food.
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Popcorn is the ultimate snack for any occasion, whether it's a cozy movie night at home, a game night with friends, or a party. It's easy to make, endlessly customizable, and loved by people of all ages. But why settle for plain old butter and salt when you can elevate your popcorn game with exciting flavors?
Flavored popcorn has been gaining popularity in recent years, and for good reason. By adding different seasonings and toppings, you can create a gourmet snack. From savory options like my dill pickle popcorn recipe to sweet varieties like caramel or chocolate coated, there's a popcorn flavor for every craving.
One of the best things about popcorn is how easy it is to adapt to a vegan diet. Vegans can simply swap out the butter for ther favorite dairy-free alternative, like coconut oil or margarine. Easy!
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👨🍳How To Make Mexican Popcorn
- Step 1 - Pop The Popcorn: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add a few popcorn kernels to the pot and cover it with a lid. Once the test kernels pop, add the remaining kernels, cover, and shake the pot occasionally until the popping slows down. Remove from heat and transfer the popped popcorn to a large bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- Step 2 - Prepare The Spice Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Step 3 - Coat The Popcorn: Drizzle the melted dairy-free butter over the popped popcorn. Toss everything with two spoons to make sure the butter is evenly coating the popcorn.
- Step 4 - Season With Spices: Sprinkle the spice mixture over the popcorn, tossing again until the popcorn is evenly coated with the spices.
- Step 5 - Add Lime Zest: Grate the zest of one lime over the popcorn and toss to distribute evenly.
- Step 6 - Season To Taste: Taste the popcorn and add salt if needed.
Top Tip
After popping the popcorn and adding your melted butter or oil, sprinkle the Mexican spice blend evenly over the popcorn. Then, toss the popcorn gently with two spoons to make sure that every piece of popcorn is coated in the Mexican spices.
❄️How To Store Leftover Popcorn
Store any leftover Mexican popcorn in an airtight container or a plastic bag at room temperature. It should stay fresh for up to 5 days.
And, here's a little known secret - you can actually freeze popped popcorn to extend its storage time. To freeze leftover popcorn, first make sure that it's completely cool. Then, put it in a freezer-safe, airtight container or resealable plastic bag. If using a bag, remove as much air as possible before sealing. Popcorn can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
When you're ready to eat your popcorn,take it out of the freezer and let it thaw at room temperature for about an hour. If you find that the popcorn has lost some of its crispness, you can easily refresh it by spreading it out on a baking sheet and heating it in the oven at 250°F (120°C) for 5-10 minutes.
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Dill Pickle Popcorn
Tangy, zesty and loaded with addictive dill pickle flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Mexican Popcorn
Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Zest of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add a few popcorn kernels to the pot and cover it with a lid. Once the test kernels pop, add the remaining kernels, cover, and shake the pot occasionally until the popping slows down. Remove from heat and transfer the popped popcorn to a large bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- In a small bowl, combine the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the popped popcorn, tossing gently to ensure even coating.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the popcorn, tossing again until the popcorn is evenly coated with the spices.
- Grate the zest of one lime over the popcorn and toss to distribute evenly.
- Taste the popcorn and add salt if needed.
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