Stovetop Method:
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound frozen edamame in shell
8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
EQUIPMENT:
1 medium pot
Liquid measuring cup
1 strainer
1 medium bowl
Measuring spoons
DIRECTIONS:
- Wash hands with soap and warm water.
- In a medium pot, bring about 8 cups salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add edamame. When water comes back to a boil, cook for 4 minutes. Strain and transfer to a bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt.
- Serve hot or refrigerate and serve chilled. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Microwave Method:
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup frozen edamame in shell
1 tablespoon water
Pinch of salt
EQUIPMENT:
Cereal bowl
Measuring spoons
Plate
DIRECTIONS:
- Wash hands with soap and warm water.
- Place edamame pods and water into a cereal bowl.
- Flip glass plate over and place over top bowl.
- Microwave for 3 minutes.
- Carefully remove bowl from microwave. Remove plate.
- Sprinkle with salt and enjoy!
Mix It Up!
- Sprinkle and toss cooked edamame with these tasy flavors:
- Italian
- 1 pound frozen edamame in shell
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Asian
- 1 pound frozen edamame in shell
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon diced or 2 teaspoons fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Dash of toasted sesame oil (optional)
- Italian