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Edamame with Sea Salt

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

⏱️ Prep: 5min🍳 Cook: 5min⏰ Total: 10min👥 Serves: 12🌡️ warm
✓ vegan✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🫘 Soy

Ingredients

  • 1 lbfrozen edamame in pods
  • 1 tbspflaky sea salt(Maldon or similar)
  • 1 tspsesame oil(optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring large pot of salted water to boil
  2. Add frozen edamame and cook 4-5 minutes until tender
  3. Drain well and transfer to serving bowl while still hot
  4. Toss with sesame oil if using
  5. Sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt
  6. Serve warm with an empty bowl for discarded pods

💡 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

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.

Also pairs well with:

sakebeerrum