Edamame
What is Edamame?
Edamame are green soybeans harvested before maturing. They are a healthy ingredient containing lots of nutrients found in both beans and vegetables.
They are one of the most popular ingredients in Japanese recipes.
They are great as an appetizer and commonly served before a meal in Japanese izakaya (gastropubs). They are ideal for beer and great to prevent hangovers!
Edamame Nutrition
1 cup serving of shelled edamame contains the following nutrition:
- 18 grams fiber
- 5 grams fat
- 3 grams polyunsaturated fat
- 1 gram monounsaturated fat
- 22 grams protein
- 26 grams carbohydrate
- 30 mg sodium
They are also loaded with vitamin C, iron, vitamin A and calcium. For detailed nutrition information and health benefits, check this out.
How to Make Edamame?
There are many ways to make the beans. One of the easiest recipes is plain steamed or boiled edamame.
I also love garlic edamame with butter, as illustrated in this easy 10-minute recipe.
The savory flavors of garlic, butter, salt and pepper add exciting new dimensions to the taste. The edamame beans are so appetizing and addictive you won’t stop eating!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Eat Edamame?
Only the beans are edible as the pods are tough and hairy.
To eat the beans, peel open the pods and push out the beans. Discard the pods.
Can I Freeze Edamame?
Yes, you can freeze them in the refrigerator.
In fact, in the United States, all edamame are sold frozen.
How Long Does It Take to Boil Edamame
The beans are cooked in 5 minutes in hot boiling water.
Drain in the colander and let cool before serving.
How Many Calories per Cup of Serving?
Each cup of shelled edamame beans is 240 calories, according to WebMD.
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Garlic Butter Edamame
Garlic Butter Edamame – healthy edamame coated with garlicky and buttery goodness. The easiest appetizer you can whip up in 10 mins.
Ingredients
- Water for boiling
- 12 oz. edamame
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- Sesame seeds
Directions
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1Bring a small pot of water to boil. Cook the edamame for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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2Melt the salted butter by heating it up (you can heat it up in a microwave), then add the garlic, cayenne pepper and black pepper, stir to mix well.
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3Toss the edamame with the garlic butter mixture and top with a pinch of kosher salt and some sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Wayne Borden
Aloha Bee,
Love your recipes.
In Hawaii, there are a lot of variations with edamame. I find that the taste is usually on the outside of the pod and if you put the pod in your mouth to remove the seed[s] ok. I am experimenting with cooking in salted water to a boil, add the uncooked soybeans, bringing back to a boil, turning off the flame, and letting it cook until the water cools.
I am also playing with pre-soaking in salted water.
Obviously, I feel fresh from the garden ALWAYS taste better than frozen or store bought sitting on the shelf.
Looking forward to future recipes.
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Wayne, thanks for sharing the information and tips. That’s so great that you can get all kinds of edamame there!!
Mahy Elamin
Ohhhh I just love edamame! This sounds so good. And really easy to make so perfect for any night of the week.
Richard
Well I tried it and it was pretty much horrible. The pods were inedible. I ended up trying to get the little seeds out and eating them. Other sites say to cook for 4 to 6 minutes so I microwaved them for 2 minutes with a little water, still inedible. What did I do wrong?
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Richard, the pods are not really edible, I wrote it in the post as a tongue and cheek. You eat the seeds in there. I am sorry I didn’t make it clearer.
Fran @ G'day Souffle'
Hmmm, even eating the hairy pods too! I must therefore try this recipe!
Rasa Malaysia
LOL, yeah. ;)