- Microwave butter in a small bowl for 15-20 seconds. Stir in soy sauce and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a medium pot. Cook popcorn according to package directions.
- Transfer popped corn to a large bowl and drizzle with soy-butter mixture. Gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy warm.
Umami Popcorn
Yield
Serves 4-6
Prep Time
3 minutes
Cook Time
6 minutes
Total Time
9 minutes
kikkoman products used:
ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
⅓ cup popcorn kernels
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
directions
THE STORY OF SOY SAUCE
Even people who love soy sauce and use it all the time are often surprised to learn what it is and how it’s made. We make ours from just four simple ingredients—water, soybeans, wheat, and salt. Those ingredients are transformed through a traditional brewing process—much like making wine or beer—that has remained unchanged for centuries.
READ THE STORY OF SOY SAUCE
