Spiced Injera Popcorn

A delicious and unique snack combining the familiar comfort of popcorn with the spicy warmth of berbere and the satisfying crunch of baked injera.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

360

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.20

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Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

2piecesInjera(Use day-old or slightly stale injera for best crisping.)

£3.50

0.5cupPopcorn kernels(Use your favorite type of popcorn kernels.)

£0.25

4tablespoonsButter(Unsalted butter is recommended to control salt levels.)

£0.30

1tablespoonsBerbere spice blend(Adjust to your desired level of spice. Check ingredients for gluten if needed.)

£0.75

to tasteteaspoonSalt(Add salt after tasting the popcorn.)

£0.01

Total Cost

£4.81

£1.20 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2
Cut injera into small, bite-sized pieces.
3
Spread injera pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4
Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until crispy and lightly browned, flipping halfway through. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
5
While injera is baking, pop the popcorn using your preferred method (stovetop or air popper). Remove any unpopped kernels.
6
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave.
7
Pour the melted butter over the popped popcorn.
8
Sprinkle the berbere spice over the buttered popcorn.
9
Toss well to coat the popcorn evenly with butter and spice.
10
Crumble the baked, crispy injera over the spiced popcorn.
11
Toss gently to combine the injera and popcorn.
12
Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (55g)

360 kcal / 1506 kJ

Carbs

34g

13% of RDA

Fat

24g

34% of RDA

Protein

16% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

2 g

2% of RDA

Sodium

450 mg

20% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a vegan option, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil.

If you don't have injera, you can use other types of flatbread like pita bread or naan, but the taste will differ.

Store leftover popcorn in an airtight container to maintain its crispness, although it's best enjoyed fresh.

For a sweeter variation, add a tablespoon of brown sugar or maple syrup to the melted butter along with the berbere spice.

Experiment with other spices like cardamom, cumin, or smoked paprika to create different flavor profiles.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stovetop or Air Popper

Wine Pairings

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