Hurricane Popcorn
Hurricane popcorn is one of those local snacks to bring back for family or friends who live elsewhere from the islands of Hawaii. This is a great recipe to use if you are craving that delicious savory popcorn unique to Hawaii.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup popcorn kernals
- 1 tsp oil or ghee
- hurricane popcorn salt
- clarified butter or ghee
- mochi crunch
- furikake seasoning
Hurricane Popcorn Salt
- 1/3 cup salt Hawaiian salt, sea salt, or coarse salt
- 3 tbsp furikake seasoning
Ghee
- 2 cups unsalted butter
Instructions
Hurricane Popcorn Salt
- Combine the salt and furikake seasoning in a blender.
- Blend and gradually increase the speed. Blend until mixture becomes powder. Store for future use.
Ghee
- Melt butter in a small saucepot over low heat. Let it simmer until the milk solids have settled at the bottom of the pot and turned golden brown.
- Strain through a fine mesh and coffee filter. Store in a jar for up to 6-12 months.
Hurricane Popcorn
- In a medium pot, add the oil/ghee and popcorn kernels. Heat over medium heat and cover.
- Cook until the popping stops. Remove from the heat and add the popcorn to a serving bowl.
- Drizzle on the ghee to desired consistency. Sprinkle on the popcorn salt to taste and garnish with furikake seasoning. Add in a handful or more of the mochi crunch. Serve and enjoy!
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Servings: 1