Popcorn
A proper vegetarian built around popcorn kernels, brewer's yeast and finely chopped fresh herbs — roughly 60 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and steamer. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (3)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
🔁 Unit converter
How to make it
- Pour the neutral oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot and add 3 or 4 kernels, then cover and set over medium-high heat until those test kernels pop, which tells you the oil is hot enough.
- Add the remaining kernels in a single layer, cover with the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape, and shake the pot occasionally so the kernels heat evenly and do not scorch.
- Continue cooking until the popping slows to roughly two seconds between pops, then immediately remove the pot from the heat to avoid burning.
- Tip the hot popcorn into a wide bowl, working in two batches if needed so every piece can be coated evenly.
- Drizzle the warm clarified butter over the popcorn while tossing continuously so it clings to the kernels rather than pooling at the bottom.
- Sprinkle over the fine salt, brewer's yeast and cayenne, tossing again until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Scatter the chopped fresh herbs over the top, give one final toss, and serve right away while warm and crisp.
You'll use: Large pot · Steamer
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
- Fresh Herbs
- ⅓ the amount dried
Tips & common questions
How long does Popcorn take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Popcorn vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Popcorn is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Popcorn Christian Church.jpg (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.