Jul 14 2026

Edamame Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

Make Edamame Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Edamame

Method

Edamame

  1. 1

    Bring water to a boil

    Pour 6 cups of water into a medium pot and add 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Place over high heat and bring to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Cook edamame

    Add 1 cup frozen edamame (in pods) to the boiling water. Return to a boil, then cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the pods are bright green and the beans inside are tender when tested. If using larger or fresh pods, cook toward the higher end of that range.

  3. 3

    Drain and cool briefly

    Drain the edamame in a colander and shake off excess water. Let sit for 30 to 60 seconds so they’re not steaming, but still warm — easier to absorb the seasoning.

Seasoning

  1. 4

    Season and toss

    Return the drained, warm edamame to the pot (off the heat) or a mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, sprinkle 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon coarse or flaky finishing salt, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using. Toss gently to coat the pods evenly.

  2. 5

    Serve

    Taste one pod and adjust seasoning if needed (add more flaky salt or a squeeze of lemon). Serve warm or at room temperature with an optional lemon wedge on the side for squeezing.

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