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    Miso Butter Popcorn

    Published: Apr 16, 2018 · Modified: Nov 1, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy an item in my links, at no charge to you.

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    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Number of Servings 2
    Miso Butter Popcorn

    Change it up and make Miso Butter Popcorn to add a hit of savory and salty umami flavor to your favorite crunchy, whole grain snack.

    Miso Butter Popcorn

    Popcorn is a pretty popular snack around my house. Mr. Dreamboat will often make a bowl of it when we're watching some evening TV. His topping of choice is butter mixed with hot sauce.

    My kids will eat popcorn at any chance they get. They love freshly popped popcorn with butter and salt when we're watching movies, but store-bought bags of kettle corn, white cheddar, and Chicago mix (cheddar and caramel) are also regular snacks around our house.

    I like trying new flavors all the time, as evidenced by the multiple popcorn recipes I already have published on the blog. It was while I was eating a bowl of miso soup that I got the idea to try Miso Butter Popcorn.

    Miso Butter Popcorn

    Miso is a fermented soybean paste that tastes salty and umami. It comes in several flavors and colors and is commonly known as the main flavoring in miso soup.

    Its rich flavor makes it an ideal ingredient to flavor meats, vegetables, salad dressings, and popcorn, as it turns out.

    I like to top my miso butter popcorn with furikake, which is a Japanese spice mixture used to season rice.

    You can also use Shichimi Togarashi, which is another Japanese spice mixture made of ground peppers, citrus, and sesame seeds and is quite spicy.

    If you don't have either of these, sesame seeds work well too, but it also tastes great without any other adornment.

    Miso Butter Popcorn

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    Miso Butter Popcorn Nutrition Notes:

    Popcorn is considered a whole grain food and is quite high in fiber. The majority of the fat and calories in this recipe comes from the butter and the salt comes from the miso.

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    Miso Butter Popcorn

    Carissa Serink
    Change it up and make Miso Butter Popcorn to add a hit of savory and salty umami flavor to your favorite crunchy, whole grain snack. 
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 215kcal
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    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup popcorn kernels
    • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (Use a Dairy Free butter alternative to make this recipe Vegan and Dairy Free)
    • 2 teaspoons miso paste
    • Furikake or Shichimi Togarashi seasoning (optional, see note)

    Instructions

    • Pop the popcorn kernels by the method of your choice. While the popcorn is popping, melt the butter in the microwave, about 25-30 seconds in a small bowl. Whisk in the miso paste until it forms an emulsion (it will become smooth and shiny and will no longer look curdled). 
    • Add the miso butter to the popcorn in a large bowl and toss very well to distribute. Sprinkle with furikake or shichimi togarashi if desired.

    Notes

    Furikake is a Japanese seasoning for rice. It is made of seaweed, sesame seeds, salt and sugar and tastes slightly umami, sweet and salty. Shichimi togarashi is made of dried peppers, sesame seeds, dried citrus peels and other spices. It is quite spicy.
    Use a vegan butter alternative to make this recipe vegan and dairy free.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition Disclaimer: I try my best to make sure the nutrition information I provide is accurate to provide you with the best information possible. However, due to ingredient discrepancies and other factors, the above nutrition information should be considered an estimation only.

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