Togarashi Popcorn

Name: Togarashi Popcorn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic; ⅓ cup popcorn kernels; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon shichimi togarashi

A Japanese-inspired popcorn snack featuring buttery kernels tossed with fragrant garlic and shichimi togarashi spice blend. This savory treat combines the warmth of sesame oil with a subtle kick of spice.

4 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¼ cup unsalted butter
•3 cloves garlic
•⅓ cup popcorn kernels
•2 tablespoons vegetable oil
•1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
•1 teaspoon shichimi togarashi

Cooking Instructions

1.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cover; keep warm.
5 min
2.
Heat kernels and both oils in a large covered pot over medium-high heat; cook until almost all kernels have popped. Transfer popcorn to a large bowl.
8 min
3.
Drizzle garlic butter over popcorn; toss to coat. Sprinkle togarashi over; toss again.
2 min