Cacio Pepe Popcorn
This classic combo of cheese and black pepper translates beyond a bowl of pasta. This is one of our go-to combos for a snacky way to start any gathering.
Ingredients
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
2 oz pecorino or parmesan
olive oil
black pepper
Method
- In a medium-sized soup pot with a tight fitting lid, heat a glug of neutral oil over high heat
- Add a couple of kernels and cover with the lid
- When the kernels pop add the remaining kernels, cover and shake the pot to coat in oil
- Turn the heat down to medium and cook, continuing to shake the pot regularly until you stop hearing pops
- Remove from the heat
- Crack the lid and let the popcorn rest 2-3 minutes allowing the final kernels to pop
- Immediately grate the cheese over the popcorn and dress with a hefty drizzle of olive oil and black pepper
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired
