Popcorn with Coconut Flakes and Mustard Seed

Popcorn with Coconut Flakes and Mustard Seed
Olga Massov/Sassyradish.Com
Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(79)
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Ingredients

Yield:8 cups
  • cups unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ¾teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4tablespoons coconut oil
  • ½cup popcorn kernels
  • 2tablespoons black mustard seeds
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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large pot over medium heat, toast the coconut flakes and ¼ teaspoon salt until the coconut is golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Add 2 tablespoons oil to the pot and stir in the popcorn and cover pot. After a few minutes, the popcorn will begin to pop vigorously. When the popping begins to slow and several seconds pass between pops, pour the popcorn into a large bowl.

  3. Step 3

    In a small skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and mustard seeds. Toast seeds until they begin to pop, about 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Season the popcorn with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt; sprinkle with coconut flakes and the mustard seed oil and seeds. Toss gently to combine.

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I was looking for easy ways to use up some shredded coconut, but I wasn't impressed. Almost all the coconut and most of the seeds fall to the bottom of the bowl, so to get the flavor you have to stir constantly and/or eat it with a spoon. Maybe if you don't toast the coconut it would be stickier? I tried adding some melted butter hoping that would add some stick, but not a big difference (although of course buttered popcorn is delicious!). So I can't say I'd recommend this recipe.

I was looking for easy ways to use up some shredded coconut, but I wasn't impressed. Almost all the coconut and most of the seeds fall to the bottom of the bowl, so to get the flavor you have to stir constantly and/or eat it with a spoon. Maybe if you don't toast the coconut it would be stickier? I tried adding some melted butter hoping that would add some stick, but not a big difference (although of course buttered popcorn is delicious!). So I can't say I'd recommend this recipe.

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The New York Times

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