Popcorn On A Stove
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Popcorn is one of the world's oldest snacks.
But does the microwave truly do popcorn justice?!
Today we present the old fashioned way of making popcorn, with herbs and spices. It's simple and quick once you've learned the basic technique!
Makes 3 - 4 servings.
Basic Ingredients:
- Popcorn
- Oil
- Butter
- Salt
Seasonings:
When making popcorn, part of the fun is experimenting with your own seasoning creations.
We find it wonderful to use one or more of the following seasonings. But please, I don't think they would taste very good all together!
- Italian Seasoning
- Marjoram
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Savory
- Sage
- Oregano
- Basil
- Curry
- Garlic Powder / Garlic Salt
- Onion Power / Onion Salt
- Cayenne
- Seasoning Salt
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions:
1) Use a large pot with a lid. It is important to use a pot large enough, so that your popcorn won't overflow and cause a mess.
2) Coat the bottom of the pot with a thin layer of oil (about 1/8 inch).
3) Heat the oil on medium on top of the stove until it's hot, or until it appears to reach a watery consistency. (Another way to test whether your oil is hot enough is to stand back and flick a droplet of water into the pot and wait for it to sizzle.)
4) Coat the bottom of the pot with a layer of popcorn. Try to ensure that there is only a single layer of popcorn and that none of the kernels overlap.
5) Place the lid onto the pot and turn the stove up to medium-high/high.
6) As the oil begins to bubble, gently shake the pot in a left to right motion (not up and down) so that the popcorn kernels move and don't burn.
7) After a few minutes, the popcorn will begin to pop. Continue to shake the pot on the stove until all of the kernels have popped.
8) Turn off the stove and remove the pot from the stove. Transfer your popcorn into a separate container.
9) Melt butter in the microwave and drizzle over your freshly popped popcorn!
10) Add your favorite seasonings. Experimenting can be great fun!
11) Share and enjoy!
ked, you can drain the water and fat that results from the cooking of the meat. Fry the meat until fully cooked and re-spice. You can then mix it into your rice mixture in step 6!
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