Edamame Recipe
Make Edamame Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main
Seasoning
Method
Prepare & Cook
- 1
Bring water to boil
Pour 4 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Salt the water
Add 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt to the boiling water and stir once to dissolve. This seasons the pods from the inside as they cook.
- 3
Cook edamame
Add 1 cup frozen edamame (in the pods) to the boiling salted water. Return to a gentle boil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the pods are bright green and tender but still slightly firm. For firmer bite, aim for 3 minutes; for softer, up to 5 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Finish & Season
- 6
Crush garlic
Finely mince or smash 1 clove garlic into a paste using the side of a knife or a microplane. This releases flavor without large pieces.
- 7
Toss with seasonings
Place the drained edamame in a mixing bowl. Add the garlic paste, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and the reserved 1–2 tablespoons of cooking liquid (if using) to help distribute flavors. Toss thoroughly until pods are evenly coated.
- 8
Adjust salt and finish
Taste one pod and adjust seasoning. If needed, sprinkle up to 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (or more to taste). Toss again to distribute the finishing salt.
- 9
Serve warm or at room temperature
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately. To eat, squeeze or pop the beans from the pods with your teeth and discard the pods.
