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Edamame with Sea Salt

Steamed young soybeans with flaky sea salt—the essential Asian bar snack

snackEasyJapanese
Prep5 minCook5 minTotal10 minServes12Tempwarm
✓ vegan✓ gluten-free
⚠ Contains: 🫘 Soy
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 1 lbfrozen edamame in pods
  • 1 tbspflaky sea salt(Maldon or similar)
  • 1 tspsesame oil(optional)
Instructions
  1. 1Bring large pot of salted water to boil
  2. 2Add frozen edamame and cook 4-5 minutes until tender
  3. 3Drain well and transfer to serving bowl while still hot
  4. 4Toss with sesame oil if using
  5. 5Sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt
  6. 6Serve warm with an empty bowl for discarded pods
Notes
Pro Tips

Use frozen edamame in pods—they're flash-frozen at peak freshness. Steam or microwave rather than boil to preserve nutrients and flavor. Toss with salt while still hot so it adheres. Serve immediately for best texture.

History & Origin

Edamame has been a staple in Japanese cuisine for centuries. The name means "stem beans" as they were traditionally sold on the branch. They became popular in American tiki and Asian fusion restaurants in the 1990s as a healthy, satisfying bar snack.

Pairs Well With
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