Mexican Street Corn Popcorn Seasoning Recipe: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Snack
Mexican street corn, which is also called elote, is a popular snack that is known for having sour, salty, and slightly spicy flavors. Think about putting the goodness into a popcorn seasoning! With this recipe for Mexican Street Corn Seasoning, you can add the taste of elote to your popcorn. It’s a great snack for parties, movies, or anytime you want something new and tasty.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of popcorn shells
- 3 tablespoons of butter that isn’t salted
- Three tablespoons of olive oil
- Grated cotija cheese, about 2/3 cup
- 2 tablespoons of Tajin spice
- 1 tablespoon of smoked parika pie
- 1 teaspoon of chili pepper
- 3 tablespoons of dried lime zest, which comes from about five limes
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Big pot
- Mixed-up bowl
- Zester
Instructions
Lime Zest is made of:
- Warm your oven up to 180degF (82degC).
- Get the limes clean and dry. Peel the limes and grate them with a zester to get thin shavings. The white pith can be bitter, so stay away from it.
- Put the lime zest on a baking sheet and put it in the oven. It should dry for about 30 minutes, or until it’s dry and smells good.
Start the popcorn:
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a big saucepan over medium heat.
- Then put in the popcorn nuts and a lid.
- As soon as the kernels start to pop, slowly shake the pot every once in a while to make sure they are popping all the way through.
- When the popping stops, remove the saucepan from the heat. Let it sit for a while so that any kernels that are still popping can do so.
- Once the popcorn is done popping, put it in a big mixing bowl.
Get the seasoning ready:
- Put the Tajin spice, smoked paprika, chili powder, and dried lime zest in a small dish. Mix them together.
- Make sure the spices are spread out evenly after mixing well.
Add salt to the popcorn:
- Mix the spices and add them to the popcorn.
- Sprinkle the grated cotija cheese on top of the popcorn and mix it well to make sure that the salt coats every kernel.
Serve and Have Fun:
- To get the right taste and crunch, serve Mexican Street Corn popcorn right away.
- To keep the popcorn fresh, put the rest of it in a container that won’t let air in.
Why This Recipe Works
The strong flavor of Mexican street corn and the soft, airy flavor of popcorn work well together in this recipe. The snack tastes like elote because Tajin, cotija cheese, and dried lime zest are mixed together. The olive oil and butter base makes sure that the spice stays on the popcorn, giving each bite a huge flavor blast.
How to Make the Best Popcorn
Use fresh ingredients. High-quality cotija cheese and lime zest that has just been dried can make a huge difference in the taste.
Coating All Over To make sure that the spice covers all of the popcorn evenly, it should be tossed around a lot.
Serve hot: Popcorn is best eaten right away. Make sure you store it in a jar that won’t let air in so that it keeps its crunch.
FAQs
You can use microwave popcorn, yes. Just follow the steps on the box for popping the popcorn and the steps in the recipe for seasoning it.
To get around not being able to find cotija cheese, you can use feta cheese or Parmesan cheese instead. Both taste salty and sour, which goes well with the dressing.
To make it vegan, use a plant-based butter instead of butter and a vegan cheese instead of cheese. As for the other items, like the Tajin seasoning, make sure they can be used by vegans.
Conclusion
The recipe for Mexican Street Corn popcorn seasoning is a great way to add the bright and strong tastes of elote to your snacks. In this dish, cotija cheese, lime zest, and a little heat from Tajin and chili powder work well together. The recipe for popcorn seasoning is sure to be a hit at any party. It’s easy to make and will make your popcorn routine more interesting. This recipe will make everyone happy, whether you’re having a movie night, a party, or just want to eat something tasty. Savor the delicious flavor of Mexican street corn with each crisp bite!
