Korean Style Popcorn

Korean Style Popcorn is a crunchy and savory snack that combines the classic popcorn with a delightful Korean twist. Infused with high-protein ingredients and a spicy seasoning, this snack is perfect for movie nights or as a healthy treat.

Ingredients

• Popcorn kernels - 100g
• Soy sauce - 2 tbsp
• Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) - 1 tbsp
• Sesame oil - 1 tbsp
• Roasted peanuts - 50g, chopped
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tbsp
• Garlic powder - 1 tsp
• Green onions - 2, finely chopped
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add popcorn kernels. Cover with a lid and shake the pot occasionally until the popping slows down, about 3-5 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, gochugaru, sesame oil, garlic powder, and salt to create the seasoning sauce.
3. Once the popcorn is ready, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
4. Drizzle the seasoning sauce over the popcorn while tossing to ensure even coverage.
5. Add chopped roasted peanuts and nutritional yeast to the popcorn, tossing again to combine.
6. Sprinkle finely chopped green onions on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.02 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein due to peanuts and nutritional yeast.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil and peanuts.

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