Popcorn

Method

Stove top

1. Heat the margarine in a heavy-based saucepan
2. Add the corn.  Cover pan with a lid and shake over the heat to prevent browning
3. Don't be tempted to remove the lid to soon
4. Corn should be popped in 2-3 minutes
5. Makes approximately 1 cup

Microwave

Place the margarine and corn in an oven bag.  Loosely twist the open end of the bag and place in the microwave.  Cook on 100% power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until most of the kernels are popped.  Unpopped corn can be returned to the oven.

Flavours

Curried

Add 1/2 tsp curry powder to the saucepan or oven bag before popping. 

Sweet & spicy  

Add to 2 tsp of brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 cup sultanas after the corn has been popped. Mix well.

Balsamic vinegar and cracked pepper

Add 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp cracked black pepper after the corn has been popped. Mix well.