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
Better version
Edamame tossed in toasted sesame oil, soy and chilli flakes.
Per serving£0.85
Total cost£3.40
Time11 min
Ingredients for 4
- 400 g frozen edamame in the pod
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
Method
- Boil the edamame for 4-5 minutes until tender, then drain well.
- Whisk together the sesame oil, tamari and chilli flakes in a bowl.
- Add the hot pods and toss to coat in the dressing.
- Scatter over sesame seeds and flaky salt, then serve straight away.
- Provide an empty bowl for the spent pods.
Equipment
- saucepan
- colander
- mixing bowl
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.
