**Edamame: A Culinary Delight Across Cultures**
Edamame, a versatile and protein-packed soybean, has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we take you on a culinary journey with edamame, exploring its origins, nutritional value, and diverse culinary applications. From classic Japanese preparations to innovative international dishes, our collection of edamame recipes promises a flavorful adventure.
For those seeking a traditional taste of Japan, we present the art of preparing edamame in its purest form, boiled or steamed to perfection and sprinkled with a touch of salt. For a more robust flavor, try our savory edamame salad, where the soybeans mingle with crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
If you're looking to expand your culinary horizons, we offer a delightful assortment of edamame-infused dishes. Create a vibrant and colorful stir-fry by combining edamame with an array of vegetables and a flavorful sauce. Transform your meals with edamame hummus, a creamy and protein-rich dip that adds a unique twist to pita bread, crackers, or vegetable crudités.
For a delightful snack or appetizer, indulge in our edamame fritters, where the soybeans are coated in a crispy batter and fried until golden brown. Experience the harmonious blend of flavors in our edamame and avocado salad, where fresh avocados, zesty lime dressing, and a hint of chili come together for a refreshing and satisfying dish.
As you explore the world of edamame, you'll discover its versatility and the endless possibilities it offers in the kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, our edamame recipes will guide you towards creating delicious and memorable meals that showcase the best of this remarkable ingredient.
HOW TO COOK EDAMAME
Lightly boiled and perfectly salted, edamame is the classic Japanese appetizer. They're delicious to snack on and packed with a nutritional punch. Learn how to prepare these young soybean pods with the authentic Japanese method.
Provided by Namiko Chen
Categories Appetizer Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Gather all the ingredients. These instructions are for frozen edamame pods. See below for fresh edamame pods.
- Add the measured water to a pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reserve ½ tsp kosher salt (per 2 servings) for sprinkling later and add the rest to the boiling water.
- Add the frozen edamame pods to the boiling salted water and cook, stirring once in a while, for 4-5 minutes, or until the soybeans are an al dente consistency. (Read the package instructions carefully and check if the soybeans are raw or cooked. Edamame imported from Japan are always precooked, so you only need to boil them for 1 minute to reheat.) If you see foam forming on the surface of the water, remove it with a fine-mesh skimmer because we do not rinse the pods after cooking.
- Drain in a colander and DO NOT RINSE, or the edamame will lose their salted flavor. While the edamame pods are hot, sprinkle with the reserved salt. Let them cool naturally so the edamame can absorb the seasoning.
- Serve the edamame warm or at room temperature. To eat, remove the soybeans from their inedible pods and enjoy.
- Gather all the ingredients. These instructions are for fresh edamame pods. See above for frozen edamame.
- Remove the pods from the stems.
- Measure the weight of the edamame pods. Tip: If you do this once, you'll know the approximate weight next time without measuring.
- Add the measured water to a pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, use a pair of kitchen shears to cut off the tops and the tails of the pods, about 2-3 mm. If the water starts boiling, cover the pot and turn off the heat for now.
- Place the edamame in a bowl or tray and sprinkle 1 Tbsp kosher salt (per 2 servings) on the pods. Rub the salted pods against each other with your hands to remove the fuzz. Do not rinse off.
- Reserve ½ tsp kosher salt (per 2 servings) for sprinkling later and add the rest into the boiling water. Then, add the salted pods to the pot.
- Cook on medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the soybeans are an al dente consistency. Stir occasionally to make sure all the pods are cooking evenly. Start checking for doneness after 3½ minutes. Tip: Since we do not run cold water on the edamame after boiling, I recommend slightly under-cooking them since the edamame will continue to cook in their residual heat once drained.
- If you see foam forming on the surface of the water, remove it with a fine-mesh skimmer because we do not rinse the pods after cooking.
- Drain in a colander and DO NOT RINSE, or the edamame will lose their salted flavor. While the pods are hot, sprinkle with the reserved salt. Let them cool naturally so the edamame can absorb the seasoning (If you did not cut the ends off the pods, please let them rest for at least 1 hour).
- Serve the edamame warm or at room temperature. To eat, remove the soybeans from their inedible pods and enjoy.
- If you want to preserve the edamame, cook the edamame, cool completely, and then freeze. You can defrost them naturally or you can quickly blanch them in boiling water or use a microwave to reheat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 6 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
5-MINUTE SHELLED EDAMAME
This shelled edamame recipe is full of flavor and takes just 5 minutes! An easy side dish, it's flash sauteed in a hot pan with garlic and soy sauce.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Side Dish
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse the frozen edamame under warm water in a strainer, then shake off excess liquid.
- Smash and peel the garlic cloves.
- Add the toasted sesame oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the smashed garlic cloves and edamame and cook for 2 minutes until warmed through but still bright green.
- Add the soy sauce and stir until evaporated, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the salt. Discard the garlic cloves. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 260.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 13.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
SPICY GARLIC GINGER EDAMAME
This spicy garlic edamame is ridiculously simple to make and tastes amazing. Cooking edamame at home is easy and takes minutes. In the recipe, we cook the edamame in their shells. You don't actually eat the shells, though. To eat the beans inside, use your front teeth to scrape the beans out of their shell. They pop out really easily.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Snack, Appetizer
Time 10m
Yield Makes about 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Edamame can be made on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- To boil edamame: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a teaspoon of salt. Add the edamame and return to a boil. Cook until bright green and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
- To microwave edamame: Place the edamame in a microwave-safe dish with 1/4 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Partially cover the dish with a plate, and then microwave on high until bright green and heated through. Depending on your microwave, this can take 1 to 5 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, but before they brown, 30 to 60 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat, and then stir in the soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and chili sauce.
- Taste and adjust with additional maple syrup to balance out the soy sauce or more chili sauce to make it spicier.
- Toss the edamame with the sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 of the recipe, Calories 183, Fat 9.9g, SaturatedFat 2.9g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 265.7mg, Carbohydrate 12.9g, Fiber 5.5g, Sugar 5.6g, Protein 13.5g
CRISPY EDAMAME
Green soybeans (edamame) are baked under a Parmesan cheese crust, turning a frozen food into a delicious snack!
Provided by Sophia Candrasa
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the edamame into a colander and rinse under cold water to thaw. Drain.
- Spread the edamame beans into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle cheese over the top and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is crispy and golden, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 71.4 mg
SPICED EDAMAME
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 18m
Yield 4 (1 cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the salt, chili powder, and pepper flakes in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring until hot and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and crumble in the oregano.
- Boil the edamame pods in salted water until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander and pat dry. Toss the edamame pods with the chili-salt and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams
EDAMAME PâTé
This is an adaptation of a dish that I created in my early vegetarian days, when we cooked a lot with soybeans - although nobody really liked them. It occurred to me one day to add Marmite or Savorex, yeast extracts with an intense, somewhat meaty taste, and to use other seasonings from traditional pâtés to achieve a liverlike flavor. I recreated this pâté with fresh green soybeans, which takes all the hassle out of the original recipe. A quick word about the yeast extract, which many of you may object to because of the high glutamate content. If you use Vegemite, which is lower in glutamates than Marmite, one serving of this pâté (if serving eight) will contain 29 milligrams of free glutamates. To put that in perspective, one ounce of Parmesan cheese contains 300 milligrams of glutamates.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield Eight to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 5-cup pâté tureen, casserole or bread pan.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a small skillet. Add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Place the edamame in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and pulse several times. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the onion, and process until smooth. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides, then process again until completely smooth. (This is important.) Add the onion, and pulse a few times to combine.
- Scrape the mixture into the prepared baking dish, cover tightly, and bake 40 to 45 minutes until set. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool. Refrigerate overnight for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 104, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 159 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips for Cooking Edamame
- Choose fresh edamame. Look for pods that are bright green and plump, with no blemishes or brown spots.
- Rinse the edamame before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cook the edamame in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, or until the pods turn bright green. You can also steam the edamame for 5-7 minutes, or until the pods are tender.
- Drain the edamame and rinse it with cold water. This will help to stop the cooking process and prevent the edamame from overcooking.
- Season the edamame with salt, pepper, or other desired seasonings. You can also add butter, olive oil, or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve the edamame immediately. Edamame is best enjoyed fresh, so don't let it sit around for too long before eating.
Conclusion
Edamame is a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. Edamame can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most popular methods are boiling and steaming. Once cooked, edamame can be seasoned with a variety of flavors. It is a versatile food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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