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Spicy Korean Barbecue Popcorn

Ingredients

  • 8 cups popcorn
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon gochujaru Korean chili flakes
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  • Place popcorn in large bowl.
  • In small saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, sesame oil, gochujang, soy sauce and garlic powder; bring to boil. Cook 3-5 minutes, or until mixture thickens to syrupy consistency.
  • Drizzle honey mixture over popcorn and sprinkle with sesame seeds and gochujaru; toss to evenly coat. Garnish with green onion, if desired. Serve immediately or cool completely.

Notes

Substitute green onion with 1 teaspoon freeze-dried chives, if preferred.
Course: Snack