Edamame
If you've got frozen edamame in pods, water and salt, you're most of the way to this Japanese starter: about 45 minutes of cooking across 5 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 5 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At easy difficulty across 5 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Bring the water to a rolling boil in a large pot and stir in the 2 tablespoons of salt until dissolved.
- Add the frozen edamame pods directly to the boiling water and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the beans are tender but still bright green and have a slight bite.
- Drain the pods well in a colander, giving them a quick shake to remove excess water, but do not rinse them so the salt clings to the surface.
- Transfer the hot pods to a serving bowl and toss with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt while still steaming.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, eating the beans by squeezing them straight from the pods and discarding the shells.
You'll use: Large pot · Saucepan · Steamer
What to serve with Edamame
- Teriyaki Chicken Casserole Chicken
- Honey Teriyaki Salmon Seafood
- Katsu Chicken curry Chicken
- Chicken Karaage Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Edamame take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 4 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Edamame vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Edamame is an original Japanese recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Bacon edamame cheese pan 2023-10-15.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.