Elote-Style Popcorn

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Photo: Sidney Bensimon
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Yield:
12 cups

Tajín, a chile-and-lime-zest seasoning salt, earned its cult following by giving mangoes and margarita rims a kick. Sprinkle it on popcorn for a twist on elote, Mexican street corn— the addictive snack is just the thing for a Cinco de Mayo party.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons safflower oil

  • ½ cup popcorn kernels, plus more for testing

  • 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

  • ½ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano

  • 2 teaspoons Tajín Clásico seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil and a few popcorn kernels in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over high. When kernels pop, add 1/2 cup kernels, cover, and remove from heat; let stand 30 seconds. Return to high heat; cook until popping stops, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Toss with butter, cheese, Tajín, and salt. Add more Tajín to taste, and cayenne for extra heat, if desired.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, May 2018

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