Japanese-Style Peanut Popcorn

The combination of fluffy popcorn, crunchy peanuts, savoury Nori, and fiery wasabi will quickly become a signature dish that no one will ever suspect is good for them.

Course Snack

Cuisine Japanese, American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 8

Servings

Calories 362kcal

Author Abbey Sharp

Ingredients

1 sheet seaweed Nori-style
1 cup peanuts 250 mL
2 tbsp sesame seeds preferably black and white, 30 mL
2 tsp peanut oil 10 mL
3 tbsp popcorn kernels 45 mL
2 tbsp butter 30 mL
1 1/2 tsp wasabi powder 7 mL)
1/2 tsp salt 2 mL

Instructions

Using scissors, cut seaweed into ½-inch (1-cm) strips. Stack strips and cut across, into ¼-inch (0.5-cm) pieces. Place in a large bowl along with peanuts and sesame seeds. Stir.
Place oil and popcorn in a medium pot. Cover tightly and shake continuously over medium heat until all kernels are popped. Or if you prefer, prepare popcorn according to the directions on your popcorn maker. Pour into bowl with seaweed.
Melt butter, and stir in wasabi and salt. To best coat, drizzle over peanut and popcorn mixture, while tossing continuously. Taste and add additional salt, if desired.

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