Sweet, salty, and umami converge in this snack: popcorn drizzled with a quick miso-caramel sauce. Five pantry staples come together on the stovetop for a snack that’s addictive and easy to whip up for movie night.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Unexpected umami depth from miso
- No candy thermometer required
- Perfect balance of sweet and savory
- Ready in under 10 minutes
Equipment
- Large pot with lid
- Medium saucepan
- Baking sheet + parchment
Timings & Servings
- Prep 2 min | Cook 5 min | Cool 3 min | Total 10 min
- Yields 6 cups popcorn (serves 4)
Ingredients
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Pop corn, transfer to parchment-lined sheet.
- In saucepan, melt butter + sugar + water; stir until smooth, 1–2 min. Off heat, whisk in miso.
- Drizzle over popcorn, toss to coat. Let cool 3 min before serving.
Nutrition (per cup)
≈110 kcal | 4 g fat | 18 g carbs | 1 g protein
5-Ingredient Miso Caramel Popcorn
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Sweet, salty, and umami converge in this snack: popcorn drizzled with a quick miso-caramel sauce. Five pantry staples come together on the stovetop for a snack that’s addictive and easy to whip up for movie night.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Pop corn, transfer to parchment-lined sheet.
- In saucepan, melt butter + sugar + water; stir until smooth, 1–2 min. Off heat, whisk in miso.
- Drizzle over popcorn, toss to coat. Let cool 3 min before serving.
