Mexican Style Popcorn
- 1/4 cups Canola Oil
- 1 cup Your Favorite Popcorn Kernels
- 1 whole Lime, Zest Only
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons Salt To Taste
- 1/4 cups Cotija Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- Start by heating a large pot on medium-high heat.
- Add oil and a few of the popcorn seeds.
- Cover, and shake a few times.
- Once kernels pop, add remaining popcorn kernels, cover, and continue to shake covered pot until all kernels have popped.
- Add lime zest to a large bowl.
- Uncover, and pour popcorn into bowl.
- Pour in melted butter and salt, and give it a good toss.
- Toss a few more times until all popcorn is nicely coated with butter and salt.
- Add cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Toss a couple of more times, then taste and season accordingly.
- What really makes this popcorn standout is the lime zest and cotija cheese.
- If you have never had cotija cheese, think of it like Parmesan cheese, or even feta cheese.
- The fresh cilantro also freshens up the flavor of this popcorn.
canola oil, favorite, unsalted butter, salt, cotija cheese, fresh cilantro
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/mexican-style-popcorn/ (may not work)