Yen Can Cook: Spicy Edamame
Edamame, young soy beans that are harvested before they have ripened or hardened. The pods are boiled or steamed and may be served with salt. Edamame is the Japanese name which is used commonly to refer to the dish. It literally means, “stem bean” (枝 eda = “branch” or “stem” + 豆 mame = “bean”), because the beans were often sold while still attached to the stem. Sam & I loveEdamame and it’s simply our obligatory order whenever we dine in at Japanese restaurant.
The lightly salted edamame makes a great and healthy on-the-go snack, but have you ever think about the flavoured version? I saw this easy recipe which give the protein-packed Edamame a flavor boost with addition spices and ingredients. The end result is robust and addictive, great to go with beer I would say 😛
Ingredients (Serve: 3-4)
1 package frozen edamame (approximately 300g)
4 large cloves garlic, peeled and grated (adjustable)
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes ( (adjustable, depending on how spicy you like it)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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Step 1: Add all ingredients (except Edamame) in a large mixing bowl, mix well.
Step 2: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook the edamame in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Frozen edamame is already cooked, you just need to heat it up. Drain and add the hot edamame to the mixing bowl (Step 1) and toss well.
Step 3: Serve warm, room temperature or even cold.
The pungent kick from the raw garlic, rich flavor of the toasted sesame oil and heat from the chili flakes, this snack will create a burst of flavours in your mouth! On its own, edamame doesn’t pack a whole lot of flavor, so the possibilities of turning it into a punchy snack are endless. Here’s a few combinations you can try out, Garlic + Parmesan, Sambal + Lime, Soy sauce + Toasted sesame oil, Cumin + Roasted pumpkin seed oil and Lime.
HAPPY COOKING!
Oh yes, edamame is our favourite too. The boys will always make sure we order this for them whenever we dine Japanese. I bet having it spicy makes it a whole lot better.
Merryn, I know you like spicy food and this should satisfy your craving.
Edamame is my partner’s favorite. We like to munch on it while waiting for our food. I must go look for the frozen ones. I think I bought before long long ago.
PH, I always keep one packet in my freezer 🙂
wah macam restaurant quality leh!
KY, really meh, haha!
Waaa….yummy snacks!
Mel, hehe ^___^
This Edamame has been around in China since ancient times but it’s the Japanese who made them popular and famous now. I like your version of preparing.
TM, I never have Chinese style edamame, have you?
I love edamame too. I’ve tried flavoured ones (at some Japanese places)…you’ll have to lick the pods for the flavour…..haha (coz the soybeans inside can’t get any flavour)! ;D
Kris, I’ve tried a sort of stir fried spicy version at Japanese restaurant too but mine tossing method definitely more hassle free 😛
a fun way to spice up an edamame recipe! 😀
Sean, don’t we prefer a more fun way to elevate our dining experience? ^__^