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Steamed Edamame

This simple recipe highlights the natural flavor of edamame, a nutritious and satisfying snack. Lightly salted, it's perfect for a quick bite or an appetizer.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
7 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
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Steamed Edamame

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

  • 300 gfrozen edamame in pods, thawed
  • 2 cupwater
  • 0.5 tspsea salt

Equipment

pot · colander · serving bowl

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Place the water in a medium pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.

    About 3 min

  2. 2

    Add the edamame to the boiling water.

    Cook’s note: Make sure the edamame is thawed beforehand for even cooking.

  3. 3

    Boil the edamame for 3-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.

    About 5 min

    Cook’s note: Do not overcook, as they can become mushy.

  4. 4

    Drain the edamame well in a colander.

  5. 5

    Transfer the drained edamame to a serving bowl and sprinkle with sea salt.

    Cook’s note: Adjust the amount of salt to your personal preference.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover cooked edamame in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in the microwave or by steaming for a minute or two.

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