Steamed Edamame with Sea Salt
This simple recipe highlights the natural sweetness of edamame. Quickly steamed and lightly salted, it makes a perfect healthy appetizer or snack. Enjoy them warm straight from the pod.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 7 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 300 gfrozen edamame in pods, thawed
- 1 tspsea salt
- 1 cupwater
Equipment
pot · steamer basket · serving bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place a steamer basket in a pot and add water, ensuring the water level is below the bottom of the basket.
About 1 min
- 2
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the edamame to the steamer basket, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to medium-high.
- 4
Steam for 3-4 minutes, or until the edamame are bright green and tender-crisp.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook, or they will become mushy.
- 5
Carefully remove the steamed edamame from the pot and transfer to a serving bowl.
- 6
Sprinkle generously with sea salt and toss to coat.
Cook’s note: Adjust the amount of salt to your personal preference.
- 7
Serve warm and enjoy by popping the beans out of their pods.
Keep it good
Store leftover steamed edamame in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, or steam briefly until warmed through.
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