Snacks
Japanese
JapaneseEdamame
Steamed young soybeans served warm in the pod, perfect for squeezing straight into your mouth. The basic version is simply salted, while the ultimate tier finishes them with a charred, garlicky, spiced butter for a punchy izakaya-style snack.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Budget version
Frozen edamame steamed and tossed with flaky salt.
Per serving£0.45
Total cost£1.80
Time7 min
Ingredients for 4
- 400 g frozen edamame in the pod
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- water , for boiling
Method
- Bring a pan of water to the boil.
- Add the frozen edamame and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender and bright green.
- Drain well and tip into a serving bowl.
- Scatter over the flaky salt, toss and serve warm.
Equipment
- saucepan
- colander
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Frozen edamame steamed and tossed with flaky salt.
Better
Edamame tossed in toasted sesame oil, soy and chilli flakes.
Ultimate
Charred edamame in a garlic, ginger and shichimi butter with a squeeze of lime.
