Have you ever been disappointed with the stale taste of your popcorn only to find out it’s been sitting in your pantry for weeks? You’re not alone. In fact, many people eat the best popcorn in Singapore on a regular basis and many of them have found themselves in this situation at one point or another.
Popcorn is a delicious snack that can be eaten in many ways. It’s also very versatile and can be made with different flavours, such as cheese, butter, caramel etc. Unfortunately, when it comes to popcorn there is one common problem: it goes stale! Popcorn has the tendency to go bad if not stored properly or if left out for too long. However, there are some easy tips and tricks on how to keep your popcorn from going stale so you never have an unfinished bag again.
A few good tips to prevent the best popcorn in Singapore from going style include:
1. Pop a big batch of popcorn but don’t season it.
Some people think that making a big batch of popcorn can save them cooking time so long as they store it in the refrigerator. This works, yes, but it might go stale because of the flavours added into it.
What you can do is this: pop your popcorn on the stove or in a microwave. After cooking the kernels, don’t season the entire batch; just add flavour to the serving that you are going to consume immediately. This prevents the rest of the cooked popcorn from going soggy or losing its flavour over time.
2. Allow the popcorn to cool down.
Popcorn is a favourite treat for many people, but it can quickly go from being delicious to tasting awful if not properly stored. If you store hot or warm popcorn in an enclosed container with moisture-trapping properties then your freshly popped kernels will become soggier over time and start losing their crunchy texture pretty quickly.
To avoid this let cool completely before placing into storage – don’t even think about taking out until at least 3 hours after cooking.
You may also add a layer of folded dish towels on top of your container and then add in some more paper towels before placing any popcorn on them. Make sure not to leave anything uncovered while storing because moisture from air will seep into the popcorn.
3. Use an airtight container.
After the popcorn has completely cooled, store it in a glass or plastic container. Try not to use an open-topped box for this as there’s no oxygen getting through which will cause your snack to turn stale faster. If you can fill up the container then great – but if not just make sure that at least one inch of space remains between films of oil above and below each layer before sealing the container tightly.
If you don’t have an airtight container, then you can use a resealable plastic bag for your popcorn. Seal the bag before closing and remove as much of its original moisture content by tightly pressing out all remaining air from within with a weighted object like books on top – this will help maintain crunchiness longer!