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Edamame with Hawaiian Sea Salt

Steamed edamame pods tossed with Hawaiian black lava salt and sesame

⏱️ Prep: 5min🍳 Cook: 5min⏰ Total: 10min👥 Serves: 8🌡️ hot
✓ vegan✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free
⚠️ Contains: 🫘 Soy

Ingredients

  • 1 lbfrozen edamame(in pods)
  • 1 tbspsesame oil
  • 1 tspHawaiian black lava salt(or sea salt)
  • 1 tspsesame seeds
  • 0.5 tspred pepper flakes(optional)
  • 1 clovegarlic(minced, optional)

📝 Make Ahead

Best served immediately but can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Do not refrigerate or pods become tough.

Instructions

  1. Bring large pot of salted water to boil
  2. Add edamame and cook 4-5 minutes until tender
  3. Drain well
  4. Toss hot edamame with sesame oil
  5. If using garlic, add now while pods are hot
  6. Sprinkle with Hawaiian salt, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes
  7. Toss to coat evenly
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature

💡 Pro Tips

Don't overcook the edamame - they should be tender but still have some bite. The Hawaiian black salt is dramatic but regular sea salt works fine. Serve in a bowl for easy snacking with an empty bowl for pods.

📜 History

Edamame has been enjoyed in Japan for centuries and spread to Hawaii through Japanese immigration. The Hawaiian twist comes from using local sea salts like black lava salt, which adds visual drama and mineral complexity.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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