How to Make Perfect Popcorn in the Microwave: Quick & Easy!

Popcorn: A Delicious and Nutritious Snack

Popcorn contains vitamins B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin E, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, and manganese. In addition, 100 grams of popcorn provides 387 calories, 13 grams of protein, 78 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fat, and 15 grams of fiber. Popcorn is also rich in polyphenol antioxidants, which are plant compounds that promote good health.

Despite all the benefits of popcorn, its preparation method can significantly affect its nutritional quality. Sometimes, if popcorn is made with large amounts of fat, sugar, and oil, its health benefits are diminished. This is why the method of preparing popcorn is particularly important. It’s no exaggeration to say that making popcorn in the microwave is the healthiest method, as it uses the least amount of oil.

How to Make Popcorn in the Microwave

First, pour the oil into a suitable bowl and add a little salt. Place the bowl in the microwave for 1 minute on 100% power to heat the oil. In an LG SolarDom, set the microwave to "microwave" mode and use 900 watts for 1 minute.

Next, add the popcorn kernels to the bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes in the plastic wrap. If you don’t have plastic wrap, you can place a suitable plate on top of the bowl to prevent the popcorn from spilling out when it pops.

Now, place the bowl in the microwave or SolarDom and set it for 5 minutes on 100% power (or 900 watts in the SolarDom) to let the popcorn pop. It’s recommended to remove the bowl carefully with oven mitts after 2 minutes and shake it gently to ensure even popping.

Finally, add any desired seasonings and serve. Enjoy!

Key Tips for Making Popcorn in the Microwave and SolarDom:

• You can omit the oil for a healthier, low-calorie popcorn.

• Add salt at the end to taste.

• Try using high-quality kernels for better popping results.

• You can substitute butter for the oil to make buttery popcorn.