Ethiopian Spiced Popcorn (Firikuka)

Name: Ethiopian Spiced Popcorn (Firikuka)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups Air-Popped Popcorn; 2 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Spiced Butter); 1 teaspoon Berbere Spice Blend; 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Air-popped popcorn coated in a flavorful blend of Ethiopian spices, offering a light and satisfying snack.

15m4 servings

Contains dairy

150 cal|3g protein|15g carbs|9g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

8 cups Air-Popped Popcorn
2 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Spiced Butter)
1 teaspoon Berbere Spice Blend
0.25 teaspoon Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1Prepare the 8 cups of Air-Popped Popcorn. Place it in a large bowl.
2In a small saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons of Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Spiced Butter) over low heat. Heat until it is fully liquid, about 1-2 minutes.
3Carefully drizzle the melted 2 tablespoons of Niter Kibbeh over the 8 cups of Air-Popped Popcorn in the large bowl.
4Sprinkle the 1 teaspoon of Berbere Spice Blend and the 0.25 teaspoon of Salt evenly over the popcorn.
5Toss the popcorn gently but thoroughly to ensure all the kernels are coated with the spiced butter and spices. Continue tossing for about 1 minute.
6Serve the Ethiopian Spiced Popcorn (Firikuka) immediately.

Substitutions

Niter Kibbeh → Ghee with added spices (turmeric, ginger, garlic)

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