Boost your immunity with turmeric popcorn
What's the story
Turmeric popcorn is the perfect snack to boost your immunity. This simple recipe combines the goodness of turmeric with the crunch of popcorn, giving you a tasty and healthy snack. Turmeric, with its active compound curcumin, is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Making this snack at home is easy and requires just a few ingredients. Here's how you can make it.
Ingredients
Ingredients needed for turmeric popcorn
To make turmeric popcorn, you will need one-fourth cup of popcorn kernels, one teaspoon of turmeric powder, two tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil, salt to taste, and a pinch of black pepper. These ingredients are easily available in most kitchens and provide the basic flavor profile for the snack. The black pepper helps absorb curcumin from turmeric better.
Base preparation
Preparing the popcorn base
Start by heating oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add popcorn kernels once the oil is hot enough (test by dropping one kernel; it should sizzle). Cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly ajar to let steam escape. Shake occasionally until popping slows down to two seconds between pops. This should take about three to four minutes.
Flavor addition
Adding turmeric flavor
Once all kernels have popped, remove from the heat and transfer popcorn into a large bowl. In the same pot (off heat), add turmeric powder and black pepper into any remaining oil residue. Stir well to combine before adding back the popped corn. Mix thoroughly so that every piece is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
Final seasoning
Seasoning your popcorn snack
After coating with turmeric, season your popcorn with salt according to taste. You can also add other spices like garlic powder or nutritional yeast if you want more flavor options. Serve immediately while still warm for the best texture and taste experience. Enjoy this healthy snack anytime during the day when hunger strikes!