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Matcha and White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe

Daniel Gritzer
Matcha and White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe

The subtle herbal flavor of Japanese matcha green tea and white chocolate form the coating for this not-too-sweet popcorn. [Photographs: Daniel Gritzer]

In this recipe, vibrant matcha, a type of Japanese green tea, is whisked into white chocolate to form a coating for freshly popped popcorn. Slightly herbal and not-too-sweet, it has a subtle flavor that will keep you coming back for more.

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  • Yield:Makes about 8 cups
  • Active time: 10 minutes
  • Total time:20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces white chocolate, in chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon Japanese matcha green tea
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, popped (about 8 cups popped)
  • Kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1.

    Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at full power in 10-second intervals, stirring between each one, until melted.

  2. 2.

    Add matcha and stir until completely incorporated.

  3. 3.

    Place the popcorn in a large bowl and drizzle with the white chocolate mixture, tossing as you go, until popcorn is evenly coated. Season with salt. Set popcorn in refrigerator until white-chocolate coating has firmed, about 10 minutes. Break up any clump and serve. Popcorn can be stored in a zipper-lock bag in the refrigerator overnight.

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