Sesame Popcorn

Elevate your snacking game with this irresistible Sesame Popcorn recipe, a bold twist on the classic movie-night favorite. This recipe combines the nutty richness of sesame oil with a savory soy sauce drizzle for a deeply satisfying umami punch. Light, fluffy popcorn is evenly coated in a buttery soy mixture and topped with toasted sesame seeds, a touch of salt, and a hint of black pepper for optional heat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy snack is perfect for sharing—or savoring solo. Ideal for those craving adventurous flavors, this popcorn is a fantastic gluten-free, savory alternative to traditional sweet or buttery options.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil.

Step 2

Place 2-3 popcorn kernels into the oil and cover the pot with the lid. Wait until you hear the test kernels pop.

Step 3

Once the test kernels pop, add the rest of the 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels to the pot and immediately cover it.

Step 4

Shake the pot gently every few seconds to ensure the popcorn doesn’t burn, and continue until the popping slows to about 2-3 seconds between pops. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and mix until combined.

Step 6

Drizzle the butter-soy sauce mixture over the popped popcorn while tossing it gently to evenly coat.

Step 7

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper (if using) over the popcorn. Toss again to distribute the seasoning.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(131.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	704.1

Total Fat 58.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.5g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 1320.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.7g
Protein 9.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 22.8mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 262.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.0%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 21.8%