Elote-Style Popcorn

Name: Elote-Style Popcorn
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes about 12 cups
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons safflower oil; 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, plus more for testing; 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; 1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano; 2 teaspoons Tajín Clásico seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

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Tajín, a chile-and-lime-zest seasoning salt, earned its cult following by giving mangoes and margarita rims a kick. Sprinkle it on popcorn for a twist on elote, Mexican street corn— the addictive snack is just the thing for a Cinco de Mayo party.

Martha Stewart Living, May 2018

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

total:

10 mins

Yield:

Makes about 12 cups

Ingredients

3 tablespoons safflower oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels, plus more for testing
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano
2 teaspoons Tajín Clásico seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil and a few popcorn kernels in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over high. When kernels pop, add 1/2 cup kernels, cover, and remove from heat; let stand 30 seconds. Return to high heat; cook until popping stops, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Toss with butter, cheese, Tajín, and salt. Add more Tajín to taste, and cayenne for extra heat, if desired.

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