Description
A sweet and spicy snack combining the flavors of gochujang and caramel with a crunchy popcorn texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels in a popcorn maker or on the stove and place in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, gochujang, and salt over medium heat. Stir until the mixture boils.
- Let the caramel simmer for 4-5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and pour the caramel over the popcorn. Stir to coat evenly.
- Add sesame seeds and mix well.
- Spread the popcorn mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces and serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- You can adjust the amount of gochujang to taste.
- For a sweeter version, add more sugar to the caramel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop and baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Gochujang, Caramel Popcorn, Sesame Seeds, Snack Recipe