Steamed Edamame
This simple recipe highlights the natural flavor of edamame, a nutritious and satisfying snack. Lightly salted, it's perfect for a quick bite or an appetizer.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 7 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 300 gfrozen edamame in pods, thawed
- 2 cupwater
- 0.5 tspsea salt
Equipment
pot · colander · serving bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the water in a medium pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
About 3 min
- 2
Add the edamame to the boiling water.
Cook’s note: Make sure the edamame is thawed beforehand for even cooking.
- 3
Boil the edamame for 3-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook, as they can become mushy.
- 4
Drain the edamame well in a colander.
- 5
Transfer the drained edamame to a serving bowl and sprinkle with sea salt.
Cook’s note: Adjust the amount of salt to your personal preference.
Keep it good
Store leftover cooked edamame in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in the microwave or by steaming for a minute or two.