Jul 13 2026

Edamame Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

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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Main Ingredients

Optional Toppings

Method

Cooking Edamame

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Edamame

    Once the water is boiling, carefully add 2 cups of edamame pods to the pot.

  3. 3

    Season with Salt

    Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water to season the edamame.

  4. 4

    Cook Edamame

    Boil the edamame for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and bright green.

  5. 5

    Drain and Rinse

    After cooking, drain the edamame in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Serving Suggestions

  1. 6

    Serve with Optional Toppings

    Transfer the cooked edamame to a serving bowl. Optionally, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, drizzle with soy sauce, or squeeze some lemon juice over the top as desired. Serve warm.

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