Have you tried cockle popcorn?

[purplepoppy]

For a snack tonight I made some cockle popcorn. You just toss them in seasoned flour and fry in hot oil then sprinkle with whatever you want. I went for a little chilli vinegar.

[electromagnetic]

I have questions.
1. is it like the sweet corn that’s coated in flour and seasoning or like popcorn kernels once they’ve hardened?
If it’s corn, like the soft stuff, sounds fatty but maybe worth a try.
BUT if it’s popcorn kernels, that sounds painful on the teeth. Also, do you spit them out or swallow them?
Lastly, what is the origin of this snack? Why not just pop the kernels and sprinkle the seasonings?

[purplepoppy]

Soft inside with a light crispy coating

[purplepoppy]

Not sure of the origin. I just heard about a local foodstand doing them so I googled it and found lots of recipes

[douride2]

Nah I think I will stick with my potato chips.

[GuyAnswersGirls123]

I've actually never been the biggest fan of clams and cockles, but with flour and vinegar, it sounds way better to me. I want to try it now.

[AviatorTom]

I don't think I've had cockle popcorn but I'd like to try it.

[exitseven]

Actually it looks pretty good. Too bad I am not allowed to eat popcorn

[GuyAnswersGirls123]

It's actually seafood to my understanding:

[exitseven]

@GuyAnswersGirls123 okay. I had shrimp the other night.

[GuyAnswersGirls123]

Nice! I was confused at first since I was wondering where the "popcorn" came from, if it actually involves popcorn kernels or if it just resembles popcorn in some way. Apparently it's called that because the cockles pop a lot when fried in oil this way.

[Nikki1989]

I will have to try that.

[Sameone]

Yes in china.
Its gross 🤢

[strateguy632]

looks delicous, and adds variety!

[DJB72]

I can't think of anything more revolting!

[cal223]

I own a factory that makes this

[DextroShade]

Sounds good but i can't get cockles.

[LavLavLuv]

Mmm I’d give it a try🙂

[Wiredone]

No. I don't think I will either

[laly520]

interesting

[MrDaveAPSI]

Nope