by Tamio888
Tamio888's Notes:
1 cup Your Favorite Uncooked Popcorn Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup Olive Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1.5 cups small, smooth sembe (Japanese Rice Crackers) without nori Ask a question about this ingredient
5 tablespoons Nori-based Furikake (Japanese Rice Seasoning), preferably Nori Komi or Aji Nori Ask a question about this ingredient
Place the popcorn in a 7- or 8-qt pot, pour in oil, and stir to coat the popcorn thoroughly
Ask a question about this stepCover the pot tightly and turn heat to Medium-High
Ask a question about this stepCut butter into small pieces. Place in small saucepan. Turn heat to Medium-Low until the butter has melted Set aside.
Ask a question about this stepWhen the popcorn starts to pop, shake the pot vigorously a few times to facilitate popping. Continue to shake occasionally until popping stops. Remove the pot from the heat
Ask a question about this stepPlace the popcorn in a very large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt to taste (less is more). Pour in butter and toss well. (The mixing phase may require two bowls to allow for room for tossing and mixing.)
Ask a question about this stepAdd furikake, one tablespoon at a time, tossing the popcorn, after each addition, until the furikake is completely integrated into the popcorn.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the sembe, gradually, tossing the popcorn as the sembe is added.
Ask a question about this stepEnjoy!
Ask a question about this stepThis can, of course, be made by using a microwave popcorn and adjusting the quantity of seasonings. But, what fun is that?
Miranda is an editor at Food52.
Mmmmm, this looks tasty. Thanks for posting it!!