Sesame-Chile Kettle Corn

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons popcorn kernels
  • 8 dried chiles de arbol
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • Salt

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large nonstick saucepan, heat the canola oil, sesame oil, popcorn and chiles over high heat until sizzling.
  2. 2
    Reduce the heat to moderate, add the sugar and cover.
  3. 3
    Cook, shaking the pan constantly, until half of the kernels are popped, about 4 minutes.
  4. 4
    Carefully remove the lid and add the sesame seeds, stirring once or twice.
  5. 5
    Cover the pan and cook, shaking, until the popping nearly stops.
  6. 6
    Pour the kettle corn onto a baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt, tossing with your hands.
  7. 7
    Transfer the kettle corn to a bowl or an airtight container, discarding any unpopped kernels.

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