Gochujang-Furikake Caramel Popcorn

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Preparation info
  • Yield: Makes

    3 quarts

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Breaking Bao: 88 Bakes and Snacks from Asia and Beyond

By Clarice Lam

Published 2024

  • About

Popcorn is the perfect snack. At The Baking Bean, I sold two flavors of caramel popcorn wholesale to various markets and bakeries around the United States. I sold a Mexican-inspired version of caramel corn, which had ancho, chipotle, and spicy mango bits—that was my favorite. Here I swap out the Mexican spices for gochujang, a Korean fermented chili paste that adds a sweet spice and funk to the popcorn. The dusting of furikake, a Japanese dry condiment that is typically used for seasoning r