serves
2
prep
5 minutes
cook
5 minutes
difficulty
Easy
serves
2
people
preparation
5
minutes
cooking
5
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Feel free to mix and match on the nuts and seeds, use whatever you have on hand just make sure they're in small pieces. Walnuts are a popular choice for hotteok. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon to the seed mix.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- ¼ cup popcorn kernels
- ¼ cup sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp crushed peanuts
- ½ tbsp pepitas
- ½ tbsp sunflower seeds
Cooling time: 5 minutes
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the oil and three kernels of popcorn. Place a lid on the pot and wait for them to pop. Meanwhile, place the remaining kernels, sugar and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- Once the kernels have popped, Add your sugar, salt and popcorn mix in an even layer.
- Cook for about five minutes. Use a tea towel to secure the lid and gently shake the pot from time to time. This will take a few minutes longer than regular popcorn as you want to keep the heat medium-low, or the sugar will burn.
- Once there's about a 2-second space between pops, turn off the heat.
- Carefully remove the lid and scatter your nut and seed mix over the popcorn then place the lid back on. Using a tea towel hold the lid tight and shake the pot gently to evenly coat.
- Turn the popcorn out onto a baking tray and let cool for 5 minutes, until the caramel has hardened.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
Feel free to mix and match on the nuts and seeds, use whatever you have on hand just make sure they're in small pieces. Walnuts are a popular choice for hotteok. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon to the seed mix.
