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Popcorn with Herb Salt

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Alex Lau

The salt acts as an abrasive to help break down the herbs. The mixture is quite salty as a result, so season sparingly at first, then to your liking.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoons kosher salt
8 cups just-popped popcorn (from ½ cup kernels)
¼ cup olive oil

Special Equipment

A spice mill or a mortar and pestle

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely grind rosemary, thyme, and salt in spice mill or with mortar and pestle.

    Step 2

    Arrange popcorn on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil; toss to coat.

    Step 3

    Sprinkle with some of the herb salt and toss to coat, adding more to taste.

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