Quick and easy microwave popcorn

At a glance

Preparation time: 3 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Serves: 1 to 2

Ingredients

• ¼ cup popcorn kernels
• 1 brown paper lunch bag
• 1 tablespoon water, oil or soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon of your favourite spice such as smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder or cinnamon

Steps

1. Add popcorn kernels to the brown paper bag and fold the top over.
2. Place the paper bag in the microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes or until the popping slows down. The exact time will depend on your microwave.
3. If you are adding a flavouring, it’s best to add this while the popcorn is still warm as it will stick to the popcorn better than when it is cold.
4. If you’re adding flavouring: Transfer your popcorn to a bowl. Sprinkle your choice of liquid over the popcorn and mix using a spoon or your clean hands. You only need a small amount as too much will make the popcorn soggy. Add the spice you’ve chosen and mix well using a spoon or your clean hands.
5. You can enjoy your popcorn warm in the bowl or transfer back into the bag. If saving for later store in an airtight container.

*Tips

• You can also use melted margarine instead of water, oil or soy sauce. Melt in the microwave in a small container on high for 10 secs. If not fully melted heat for another 10 secs. Add to your popcorn while melted and mix through.
• You can try other flavourings such as 1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan cheese and ½ teaspoon of dried basil. Be as creative as you like!