Stovetop Popcorn
Cheaper by the kilo than any packet, and it takes four minutes.
Serves 6 10 min 3g proteinKid-friendly
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Plan it this weekIngredients
- Popping corn120 g
- Vegetable oil30 ml
Method
- Put the oil and three kernels into a large pot with a tight lid and set it over medium-high heat.
- When those three kernels pop the oil is hot enough — tip in the rest and put the lid back on.
- Shake the pot every few seconds so the popped corn lifts off the base and does not scorch.
- Take the pot off the heat when the pops slow to one every few seconds; waiting for the last kernel burns the batch.
- Season lightly while it is still hot, cool completely, and only then put it in a container — warm popcorn steams itself soft.
What it costs, and where to buy it
Shops to compare
Each item at whichever of your shops sells it cheapest.
- WoolworthsBest choice$0.69 for all 2 items
$0.12a serve
$0.12 a serve, cheapest at Woolworths
About $0.69 of ingredients used for 6 serves.
$7.24 across 2 shops · all 2 items priced · $1.49 more for bigger packs, 92% spare for later
WoolworthsBest choice$0.69
2 of 2 ingredients
you'll pay $5.75 · $5.06 of it spare
Coles$0.72
2 of 2 ingredients · $0.03 more
you'll pay $6.55 · $5.83 of it spare
Aldi$0.08
1 of 2 ingredients
you'll pay $5.49 · $5.41 of it spare
