Easy to make Wasabi Popcorn recipe. This healthy snack tastes like a spicy buttery sweet kettle corn without all the extra calories!
Homemade Wasabi Popcorn Recipe
Popcorn is one of my family’s favorite snacks. It doesn’t matter what time of the day it is – it’s always popcorn time. Popcorn is a staple for movie watching, but also perfect for a nighttime bed reading snack. I mean sure sometimes you’ll drop a couple pieces in bed, but don’t worry, you’ll find them eventually! 🙂
This Wasabi Popcorn is the perfect blend of spicy and buttery sweet, it reminds me of a savory kettle corn. It’s not overpowering with the wasabi, so you don’t have to worry about burning your tongue off while snacking on it.
Ingredients
Here’s everything you need to make this popcorn.
- popped popcorn
- butter
- soy sauce
- wasabi
- salt
- sugar
How to Make Wasabi Popcorn
You’ll need 8 cups popped popcorn. I use an air popper to pop our popcorn which is the most healthy option. Not to mention, so easy! Place the popcorn in a large bowl (how cute are these popcorn bowls?).
Next mix your butter, soy sauce and wasabi in a small bowl. The soy sauce gives it a little extra savory taste. When the wasabi is completely dissolved, pour over the popcorn.
A little note on the wasabi: I use prepared wasabi in the tube, but if you can only find wasabi powder you can just add water and make your own.
Finally, sprinkle salt and sugar on top. The sugar makes it taste like a savory kettle corn. Now sit on the couch and eat it all! 🙂
How to Store Leftover Popcorn
If you have any leftover popcorn store in an airtight glass or plastic container in a cool place, like your kitchen cabinet. Eat within 1-2 days to prevent popcorn from going soggy.
Enjoy this Wasabi Popcorn recipe!
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Wasabi Popcorn
PrintIngredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn this is 1/4 cup kernels unpopped
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon wasabi
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Place popped popcorn in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl mix together butter, soy sauce and wasabi, stirring so the wasabi is completely blended in. Drizzle wasabi butter over the popcorn.
- Sprinkle popcorn with salt and sugar and mix to completely stir together. Eat and enjoy!
Nora (Buttercream Fanatic) says
Dude. I totally watched all of seasons 1-2 of Scandal in the last, um…week. While cooking, while emailing, while working out, just always. It is SO. ADDICTIVE. And I want all of her coats like crazy. I think that show totally subliminally influences you to eat more popcorn because I have been craving it lately. I am definitely going to give your delicious recipe a shot!
Lidia Spagnuolo says
LOVE popcorn! We all do in our home. This combo sounds fab and I know I’ll be trying this very soon! Best wishes for 2014!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
That sounds like a great show, but I don’t think it’s on in Spain hmm… I’ll have to do some research, because it sounds nice. Especially if it promotes having popcorn for dinner. Now, that’s a cool idea! I love how these popcorn look, how tasty!
Happy New Year! xx
John@Kitchen Riffs says
We’ve been making a lot of popcorn in the microwave lately. Just put a third of a cup in a brown bag, staple it with one or two staples (no, you won’t blow up your microwave! Just don’t let the staples touch the wall of the microwave) and nuke for 2 minutes or so. But I haven’t made popcorn with wasabi soy sauce! I gotta! Thanks. And Happy New Year!
Kelly says
Love this wasabi and soy sauce popcorn! The spicy/salty combo sounds amazing! We go through lots of popcorn in this house since hubby and my lil guy love it and they would totally support having this for dinner;) Happy New Year Pamela!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
Wasabi and soy sauce… love the combo. And I’ve never had popcorn for dinner, but now I have a reason to start 🙂
Mary Frances says
I am now going to pop some popcorn! I always do the brown bag in the microwave, but I’ve not tried wasabi … I need to get more creative with my popcorn. Thanks for the ideas Pamela!
Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
I love popcorn for anytime and must try your flavour combination which sounds awesome 🙂 in South Africa the show is called The Fixer and I cannot wait for the next season to start!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I love popcorn and I’m almost ashamed to admit that I’ve always eaten it plain. After reading your recipe – never again!
Happy New Year!
Liz says
Oh.My.Gosh! This sounds incredible! I love, love popcorn and your salty/spicy version is irresistible. Happy New Year!!!!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
As I type this I am watching Scandal and have two episodes left in season 2. I’m going to spend the month of January getting caught up on season 3 before the new episodes start. I love everything about it, so many good characters. And why not have popcorn for dinner?
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
LOVE this popcorn recipe, Pamela! Since going dairy-free due to allergies, I now melt coconut oil with butter-flavored palm shortening to drizzle on top of air-popped popcorn. Can’t wait to try your recipe. Maybe even later tonight! Thanks for sharing, girl. Warmest wishes to you and yours for a happy and healthy New Year! xo
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
Sounds so good! I only like popcorn when it’s flavoured so I could see myself trying this! Happy New Year!
Suzanne says
Love popcorn and it is great for dinner!! I found cheddar cheese popcorn chips the other day, totally yum! I really like the soy wasabi popcorn, brilliant!!
vanillasugarblog says
I finally learned about frying corn in coconut oil.
I mean where has this been all my life?
I see no difference in flavor really, and it’s so much better for you.
Happy New Year to you my dear!
Sara @ Saucy Dipper says
I have been on a popcorn kick lately, so coming across your post is perfect! I’ve got a little wasabi to work with, too.
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
I love that GIF!! I am Scandal obsessed so you know I curl up with wine and popcorn all the time :). This popcorn sounds perfect to add to my line up!!
Shikha @ Shikha la mode says
Bahaha I love the GIF you included. This popcorn sounds out of control!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
I haven’t watched scandel yet… but love the idea of popcorn for dinner 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Ok, now I have to start watching Scandal! I started episode 1 a while back, and they were talking so fast about “smart” stuff I decided to watch a girly movie that night. Must have been feeling lazy, ha! But you’ve sold me. If you’re looking for another great show to get in to, I was obsessed with The Killing. All 3 seasons are on Netflix. Loved it! This popcorn looks delicious too. Happy New Year!
hani/[email protected] says
Happy New Year Pamela! I’m so glad to have found you this year! Here is to a great year!
Shundara@SavyNaturalista says
Yummy! Happy New Year !!!
Marie @ Little Kitchie says
This sounds amazing and so addictive! YUM! Happy 2014 to you!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
We eat way too much popcorn at my house! My husband will love this variation!
kimmythevegan says
I LOVE popcorn! Especially airpopped =) And yes, it makes an excellent dinner food haha.
Not sure about wasabi… I am really not a fan. But I bet my hubby would love this.
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
Oh, what a fun and delicious flavor combination Pamela. Popcorn is definitely a blank palette, isn’t it?
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
Happy New Year , my dear! I believe this idea of pop corn to have at dinner while watching a favorite TV series (I should start watching Scandal, by the way) is simply perfect.
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I definitely do not use wasabi enough in my cooking! It’s so good and this popcorn looks like a perfect (And healthy) snack. Happy New Year!!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Wasabi and soay sauce…I totally love the flavour combo.
Have a blessed and joyful New Year, Pam.
Debra says
I have only seen one Scandal. Wonder if it is on Netflix??? Love these flavors and I would definitely eat a bowl of this for dinner (or lunch). Probably would draw the line at breakfast.
Happy New Year!