Fried Butter Popcorn with Mediterranean Herbs

Have you ever thought about frying popcorn? Patricija Horvat, a contestant from the seventh season of the Slovenia competition, did just that and impressed the judges.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • pieces Butter, unsalted

  • pieces Corn, yellow, fresh

  • pieces Thyme, fresh

  • 1 teaspoon Tomato, concentrate

  • pieces Soy sauce, shoyu

  • pieces Salt, table

  • 3 pieces Egg, fresh

  • pieces Flour, Wheat, bread flour

  • pieces Breadcrumbs, dried

  • pieces Oil, vegetable oil, canola

Steps

  1. Melt the butter in a pot or wok. Add the corn kernels and cover the pot. Wait for the kernels to pop, then transfer the popcorn to a bowl.

  2. Grind the herbs in a mortar and mix them with salt, pepper, a bit of oil, a tablespoon of tomato concentrate, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Grind everything well, then add the mixture to the eggs and mix thoroughly with a whisk.

  3. Prepare a bowl with flour and a bowl with breadcrumbs. Pour oil into a pot or wok, in which you will fry the popcorn, and heat it over medium heat.

  4. Coat the popcorn. First, dip them in the flour, then in the egg-herb mixture, and finally roll them in the breadcrumbs. Add them to the heated oil and fry for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.

  5. Remove the fried popcorn from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels. Serve while still warm.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 142.18 kcal
  • Fat: 8.53 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.84 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0 g
    • Sugars: 0 g
  • Protein: 11.85 g
  • Fiber: 0 g