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 Edamame
Edamame is the Japanese name for soybeans that are harvested while they are still young.
Edamame is high in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and B.
Preparation:
The most popular way to serve edamame is to serve the beans still in the pods topped with salt.
To eat the beans in this way, you just place the salted pod in your mouth and use your teeth to pop the beans out of the pods and into your mouth. The pods are not eaten and are discarded.
To prepare this dish, simply boil the frozen or fresh soybeans in their pods for about 5 minutes. Drain the water. Then top with coarse salt.
Edamame can also be served with the pods removed (shelled). Shelled edamame is typically used in salads, stir frys, and spreads.
Buying Edamame:
You can find frozen edamame either still in the pods or shelled at most health food stores.
You can also sometimes find fresh edamame at farmers markets and some grocery stores.
Shelled Edamame Recipes:
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Edamame is usually served in the pods, topped with salt. |
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The beans inside the pod are eaten while the pod is discarded. |
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Shelled edamame served in a salad. |
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Edamame spread. |
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