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Furikake Popcorn

People put a lot of things on popcorn all over the world. In Hawaii, “Hurricane Popcorn” often is sprinkled with furikake, sugar, food colorings and other seasonings. In this furikake popcorn recipe, we strip out the unessential sugar and colorings and simple toss the furikake with melted coconut oil. If you are not familiar with furikake a basic definition is a traditional Japanese seasoning that includes sea salt, toasted sesame seeds, and nori (a dried seaweed).

Furikake is a packed with nutrition. The sea salt includes magnesium. The toasted sesame seeds are high in protein, minerals, and nori contains protein fiber and many more minerals and vitamins. Seaweed also has naturally occurring iodine which is vital for developing fetuses, and in proper thyroid function. Additionally, seaweeds have more than 56 minerals and trace minerals necessary for your body in the most absorbable form.

Make sure you look for all natural varieties as often mainstream furikake contains MSG, gmo-sugars, etc. Check the ingredients and make sure you are infact making the healthy choice. Also, avoid labels with words like “stabilizers, additives etc.”

For example, this furikake pictured is made with sea salt and contains no MSG. Furikake is most often used on top of rice. Additionally it is sometimes as an additive with another Hawaiian dish called Poke, on baked or broiled fish, on top of fries etc. Try adding this savory topping to your Popcorn to up your nutrient content.

Recipe for homemade Furikake Popcorn

Ingredients:

  • Organic popcorn
  • Coconut oil
  • Furikake
  • Sea Salt

Steps:

  • Use an air popper or pop your corn in a pot just like the ol’ days using coconut oil.
  • Toss with salt, more coconut oil if needed and then the furikake.
  • As an optional extra seasoning you could add a few dashes of some hot sauce

Resources

  1. http://migrainereliefrecipes.com/unprocessed-breakfast-brown-rice-with-furikake-and-toasted-sesame-oil/
  2. http://vibrantwellnessjournal.com/2015/10/12/eating-seaweed-7-recipes-seaweed-health-benefits/