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Peruvian Crunchy Popcorn (Canchitas)

A delicious, salty, crunchy popcorn from Peru, we're sure you'll fall in love with.
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Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Hispanic, Latin America, Peruvian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Keyword: Easy, Quick, Simple Recipe, Vegan Tapas
Servings: 2
Calories: 142kcal

Equipment

  • 1 pot with lid

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1219mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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