The perfect homemade popcorn recipe for a healthy and delicious snack

Are you a popcorn fan? If so, then you might be interested in this good news: Popcorn is a healthy snack! The snack is not only rich in fiber and low in calories, but also provides 4 g of protein per serving. But microwave popcorn contains hydrogenated oil and flavor enhancers. For the production of popcorn bags, chemical substances are also used which may affect health. Homemade popcorn not only tastes delicious, but is also much healthier. Here is the perfect homemade popcorn recipe!

Are you planning a movie night with your friends this week? You do not have a popcorn machine or a microwave? Do not worry! You can make popcorn in a pot or saucepan.

Even if you are on a diet, you can enjoy this snack. Just use less butter. If you garnish popcorn with grated Parmesan, you will only add 22 calories.

Homemade popcorn recipe – ingredients and directions

Homemade popcorn recipe is actually quite simple. This is the basic recipe, but of course you can also try many sweet or savory variations.

Ingredients:

60 g popcorn kernels

3 tbsp sunflower oil

Salt to taste

Directions:

Heat the oil in a thick-bottomed saucepan on medium high heat.

Before you add all the corn kernels, make a quick test with a few kernels. Wait for the popcorn kernels to pop.

Then add the rest of the popcorn kernels and cover the pot. T remove from heat and count 30 seconds.

Return the pot to the heat. The popcorn should begin popping soon. Once the popping starts, gently shake the pan by moving it back and forth over the burner. Try to leave the lid slightly open to release the steam from the popcorn.

When the popping slows to several seconds between pops, remove the pan from the heat, remove the lid, and transfer the popcorn immediately into a wide bowl.

Kitchen Tip:

With this technique, nearly all of the kernels pop. If most of your corn kernels do not pop, it is likely that you have not used enough oil or that you cooked them at very low heat.