Sweet and Colorful Pop Corn

Who among us hasn't enjoyed watching corn kernels crackle in the pot as a child to turn into popcorn? I remember that I was fascinated by that crackling, to the point of not resisting opening the lid on the most beautiful! I leave it to you to imagine popcorn scattered throughout the kitchen! So today I would like to relive that moment, but preparing the sweet and colorful version of the classic popcorn!

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Identity Card of the Recipe

• 202 KCal Calories per serving

• Ingrediants

  • 150 g of corn kernels
  • 50 g of sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • A few drops of blue dye
  • A few drops of red dye
  • 1 pinch of salt

  Materials Needed

  • High casserole with lid
  • Bowl
  • Wooden spoon

  Preparation

  1. Pour a tablespoon of oil into a saucepan (preferably non-stick or stone). Once hot, add a part of corn kernels and a few drops of food coloring.

  Did you know that ...
  For a better distribution of the product, it is recommended to use a liquid dye, in drops. Gel or powder dyes can also be used: in these cases, it is advisable to dissolve the dye in a tablespoon of water before adding it to the corn.

  2. Close the pot with the lid and maintain a high flame for 2-3 minutes, moving the saucepan often. In no time the corn kernels will start to burst: do not open the lid!
  3. Transfer the popcorn to a bowl, adding sugar and salt to taste.
  4. Repeat the same operation with the remaining corn kernels, using different dyes.
  5. Combine the popcorn in a bowl and serve.

  Alice's comment - PersonalCooker

  Would you have ever imagined colorful popcorns? Prepare them together with your children: a few days ago, my nephew Gioele and I had a lot of fun watching them crackle! It is always a joy to cook with children!
  Try the Amaranth Pop Corns too!

  Nutritional values ​​and Health Comment on the recipe

  Sweet and Colored Pop Corns are snacks to be consumed sporadically. They have a fairly high energy value, even if the ratio between weight and volume is extremely advantageous. Calories are essentially supplied by carbohydrates, followed by lipids and finally by proteins; the fibers are present but not the cholesterol. It is not a suitable preparation for diabetics, hypertriglyceridemics and overweight subjects. The average portion of Sweet and Colored Pop Corn is 50g (100kcal).