Why do we eat popcorn when the dragon raises its head? How to make popcorn

Popcorn tastes crispy and is made from corn, so it is a relatively healthy food. The production method is also very simple, suitable for most friends to make at home. It is really pleasant to think about frying sweet popcorn on the weekend and spending a wonderful leisure time with your loved ones!

Contents of this article

1. Why do we eat popcorn when the dragon raises its head?

2. How to make popcorn

3. How to store popcorn to prevent moisture

Why do we eat popcorn when the dragon raises its head?

Dragon Raising its Head is a very traditional custom day in Chinese folk culture. Legend has it that when the dragon raises its head, people will pray to the heavens for good weather and good harvests in the new year, so people will prepare sacrifices for the gods when the dragon raises its head. People will prepare some popcorn, because popcorn tastes crispy and is made of corn, which is a relatively healthy food. After the popcorn sacrifice, people will eat it up, and this custom has been passed down.

How to make popcorn

1. Prepare 100 grams of small corn, wash it and dry it.

2. 20g butter, melt in a pan

3. Then add the corn and stir-fry until each corn is coated with butter.

4. After about 2-3 minutes, the corn will start to pop. At this time, you need to cover the pot and shake the pot to heat the corn evenly.

5. When there is no explosion sound in the pot, open the lid and add 1 spoon of sugar, stir it and let the sugar melt on the popcorn.

6. The sweet and delicious popcorn is ready. Friends who like it can try it.

Ingredients list: (100g corn, 20g butter, 1 spoon sugar)

Cooking tips:

1. It is recommended to choose small corns for making popcorn, as large corns are not easy to pop.

2. Choose unsalted butter. If you like salty butter, you can choose salted butter.

3. Sugar can be increased or decreased according to personal taste, the original flavor is also good

How to store popcorn without getting damp

1. Put the popcorn in a dry metal or wooden box and seal it.

2. Wrap the popcorn in an odorless, environmentally friendly plastic bag and place it in a microwave for sealed storage.

3. Use a large amount of desiccant and mix it with popcorn, then put it on a plate and store it in the kitchen cabinet.