Peruvian Crunchy Popcorn (Canchitas)

A delicious, salty, crunchy popcorn from Peru, we're sure you'll fall in love with.

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Hispanic, Latin America, Peruvian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Keyword: Easy, Quick, Simple Recipe, Vegan Tapas

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 142kcal

▢ ⅓ cup Peruvian corn chulpi (enough to fill a layer at the bottom of the pan)
▢ 2 Tbsp oil (or enough to thinly fill the bottom of the pan)
▢ 1 tsp salt (or to taste)

Use a pot with a lid, add oil and chulpi corn kernels.
Set the heat to medium - high and wait for the first kernels to start to pop.
Keep the lid on and shake the pot while holding the lid and the handle.
Be careful not to open the lid while they pop, they are very hot and can jump very far!
After a few minutes you'll notice most of the kernels has popped.
Take them off the heat and serve them in a bowl with some napkins to absorb the excess oil. Be careful, some corn may still be popping!
Add salt to taste, give them a quick toss, and enjoy!