Japan · Appetizers and Sandwiches

Edamame

15 min4 servings180 kcal

Young green soybeans boiled in salted water — a classic Japanese snack.

Edamame

Ingredients

  • frozen edamame beans500 g
  • coarse sea salt1.5 tbsp
  • chili flakes1 tsp
  • dark sesame oil1 tbsp
  • toasted sesame seeds1 tsp
  • garlic clove1
  • soy sauce3-4 tbsp
  • sugar1 tsp

Method

  1. 1Bring 1 liter of water to a boil and salt generously. Do not thaw the beans in advance.
  2. 2Add frozen edamame to boiling water and cook for 4–5 minutes. Do not cover the pot — this keeps their bright green color. Drain.
  3. 3Classic: place warm beans in a bowl and sprinkle with coarse sea salt to taste. Serve immediately.
  4. 4Spicy version: return beans to the pot, add salt, sesame oil, toasted sesame and chili flakes. Cover and shake well. Serve hot.
  5. 5Soy sauce version: heat sesame oil in a pan, cook minced garlic on very low heat. Add chili, soy sauce and sugar. Stir until sauce thickens. Turn off heat, add cooked edamame and toss to coat.