Edamame in the Shell
Updated October 1, 2017
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- Total Time
- 5 minutes
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Ingredients
Salt
1 pound fresh or frozen edamame in their pods
Black pepper to taste
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
9 grams carbs; 124 calories; 5 grams fat; 6 grams fiber; 264 milligrams sodium; 13 grams protein; 3 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
To boil: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the edamame, return to a boil and cook until bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain. To microwave: Put the edamame in a microwave-safe dish with ¼ cup water and a pinch of salt, cover partly and microwave on high until bright green, 1 to 5 minutes, depending on your microwave power.
- Step 2
Sprinkle with a teaspoon of salt and a little or a lot of black pepper. Toss and serve hot, warm or chilled with an empty bowl on the side for the pods.
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I use Maldon Sea Salt flakes as a finishing salt once it is plated. It makes a nice addition to this recipe.
Another great option is to pan fry the edamame in chili oil. The skins get a little charred and your lips start to tingle when it hits the chili oil. Sprinkle with sea salt. Delicious with a nice cold beer!
Seasoning with salt and pepper always works well. But if you're in the mood for a bit of something extra, I also like seasoning with a sprinkling of soy sauce, sesame oil and pepper.
I wish there were proportions for seasonings…
Seasoning with salt and pepper always works well. But if you're in the mood for a bit of something extra, I also like seasoning with a sprinkling of soy sauce, sesame oil and pepper.
I made these using frozen edamame and boiled them. It was hard to tell when they were bright green. I think I overcooked them: many of the pods split and the beans fell out. Also, the shells were soggy rather than firm, the way I've had them in restaurants. I think a better way to test for doneness would be to remove a pod after 3 minutes (assuming you're boiling them) and see if it's done. Continue testing every minute until they're done. Nevertheless, my dinner guests loved them.