Spicy Szechuan Popcorn

    Slightly lemony Szechuan pepper makes for a sweet and spicy snack.
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    Spicy Szechuan Popcorn

    Recipe by Joe Piccirillo

    Start to Finish: 10 minutes

    Servings: Makes about 8 cups

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp. butter, melted
    • 1 tbsp. honey
    • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
    • 2 tsp. ground Szechuan pepper
    • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
    • 2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

    Preparation

    In small bowl, mix butter and honey. In large pot with lid, cook popcorn and Szechuan pepper in oil over high heat, keeping pot covered and shaking pot constantly, until popping stops, about 1 minute, 30 seconds. In bowl, toss popcorn, sesame seeds, and cilantro; season. Drizzle with honey butter.