Popcorn

Minutes in the microwave. A low-cost fun recipe that is really easy to make. Store in an air-tight container and it will last for a couple of weeks (if you haven't eaten it all before then!).

Cooking directions

Cook in the microwave:

• Place oil and popcorn in an oven bag (use a non-metal tie) or ice-cream container. Shake to coat popcorn with oil.
• Cook on 100% power for 2 1/2 minutes or until most kernels have popped.
• Unpopped corn can be returned to the microwave.

Or cook on the stove top:

• Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan.
• Add the popcorn.
• Cover the pan with a lid and shake over the heat to prevent burning.
• Corn should be popped in 2 to 3 minutes.

Makes approximately 8 to 12 cups.

For a change, try adding 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 a cup of sultanas after the corn has popped.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup popping corn