Pop Kelp

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ingredients:

Popcorn:

  • 1 dl popcorn kernels

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Matcha caramel:

  • 1 dl water

  • 2 dl sugar

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

  • 2 tsp matcha powder

Assemble:

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 nori sheet

How to:


Pop the popcorn.

In a small saucepan, add water and sugar on medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar. Let it come to a low simmer and let it reduce to about half (about 5 minutes). Take the saucepan of the heat and whisk in the coconut oil and the matcha powder, then let it rest for about 5-10 minutes (if you pour it on too soon the popcorn will get soggy.) 

Pour the mixture over the popcorn and blend to make sure all is covered with the green syrup, then spread it out on a baking sheets lined with parchment paper in one even layer. Let dry for at least 2 hours. 

Toast the nori sheet on both sides then tear it into small bits, mix the caramel popcorn, nori sheet pieces and some salt and you have your kelp pop!