Best 2 Coconut Curry Popcorn Recipes

**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the tropics with our Coconut Curry Popcorn extravaganza!**

Unleash your inner chef and embark on a flavor-filled adventure with three delectable recipes that showcase the harmonious fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. From the classic Coconut Curry Popcorn, a symphony of sweet coconut and aromatic curry, to the tantalizing Coconut Curry Popcorn with Pineapple, where tropical pineapple adds a burst of tangy sweetness, and the adventurous Coconut Curry Popcorn with Mango, where succulent mango lends a vibrant fruity twist, each recipe promises a unique taste sensation. Get ready to elevate your snacking game and immerse yourself in a world of exotic flavors with our Coconut Curry Popcorn extravaganza.

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COCONUT CURRY POPCORN

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Savory spices and toasted coconut -- reminiscent of your favorite curry -- make this snack hard to resist.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield about 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, diced
1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
Kosher salt

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread the shredded coconut in a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and toasted, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the mustard seeds, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, ginger and onion powder. Cook until the butter becomes fragrant and the spices are no longer raw, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
Preheat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until the oil shimmers. Add the popcorn kernels and stir to evenly coat, then cover the pot. Cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the popping subsides, about 5 minutes.
Pour the popcorn into a large bowl, drizzle with the spiced butter and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Add the toasted coconut and toss until all the components are evenly dispersed. Serve warm.

COCONUT-CURRY POPCORN SEASONING

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The sweet-salty combination is really great on snacks. Sprinkle this seasoning over buttered popcorn for a fantastic snack.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT FOR POPCORN:
1 package (3.3 ounces) butter-flavored microwave popcorn

Steps:

Place coconut in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add the sugar, curry powder and salt; cover and process until blended. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Yield: 4 batches (1/2 cup total)., To prepare popcorn: Pop popcorn according to package directions. Immediately sprinkle with 2 tablespoons seasoning; shake to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

Use a large pot or Dutch oven to pop the popcorn so that the kernels have plenty of room to expand. This will help to prevent them from burning or becoming overcrowded.
Be sure to heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the popcorn kernels. This will help to prevent the kernels from sticking to the pot and burning.
Once the popcorn starts to pop, shake the pot or Dutch oven constantly. This will help to ensure that the popcorn pops evenly and doesn't burn.
Remove the pot or Dutch oven from the heat as soon as the popping slows down to just a few pops every few seconds. This will help to prevent the popcorn from burning.
Pour the popped popcorn into a large bowl and let it cool slightly before adding the coconut curry sauce.
To make the coconut curry sauce, simply combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
Pour the coconut curry sauce over the popped popcorn and stir to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Coconut curry popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover popcorn and it is also a fun and unique way to serve popcorn at parties or gatherings. With its sweet and savory flavor, coconut curry popcorn is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy popcorn, give coconut curry popcorn a try!