Edamame with Sea Salt

Edamame with Sea Salt

Boiled edamame pods get a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a simple, savory snack.

Total 10 min Makes 4 servings Calories 130/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover

Allergens

Soy

Steamed or boiled in salted water and finished with a coarse sea salt, edamame makes a quick appetizer or snack with a subtly sweet, grassy flavor. This dish is a staple at Japanese izakayas, eaten by squeezing the beans directly from the pod. It comes together in under 15 minutes and pairs well with cold beer or as a light starter before a meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen edamame pods
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt (for boiling water)
  • 1 teaspoons flaky sea salt (for finishing)

Method

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a 6-quart saucepan and stir in the kosher salt until dissolved.

  2. Add the frozen edamame pods to the boiling water.

  3. Boil the edamame until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.

  4. Drain the edamame in a colander and shake off excess water.

  5. Transfer the edamame to a serving bowl and sprinkle evenly with the flaky sea salt while still warm.

  6. Toss gently to distribute the salt and serve immediately with an empty bowl for discarded pods.

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Edamame with Sea Salt

Steamed or boiled in salted water and finished with a coarse sea salt, edamame makes a quick appetizer or snack with a subtly sweet, grassy flavor. This dish is a staple at Japanese izakayas, eaten by squeezing the beans directly from the pod. It comes together in under 15 minutes and pairs well with cold beer or as a light starter before a meal.

10 min 4 servings 130 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen edamame pods
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt (for boiling water)
  • 1 teaspoons flaky sea salt (for finishing)

Method

  1. 1

    Bring the water to a boil in a 6-quart saucepan and stir in the kosher salt until dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add the frozen edamame pods to the boiling water.

  3. 3

    Boil the edamame until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain the edamame in a colander and shake off excess water.

  5. 5

    Transfer the edamame to a serving bowl and sprinkle evenly with the flaky sea salt while still warm.

  6. 6

    Toss gently to distribute the salt and serve immediately with an empty bowl for discarded pods.