The Japanese edamame bean is high in protein and fiber. Since the bean is not ripe inside its pod yet, unlike that for tofu, its texture makes it perfect for increasing the nutritional value of any preparation. Once boiled, steamed and seasoned with a pinch of salt to give it taste, it can be eaten either natural or made into a sauce, or added to the ingredients of fried rice or salad. If you want to learn different ways to enjoy edamame, follow these tips.
Ingrediants
Natural Edamame
- 1 cup of cooked edamame
- 1/2 tablespoon of cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
Edamame sauce
- 300 grams of edamame
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup of low-fat yogurt
- 1 avocado without pits
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- 1-2 tablespoons of salt
- 5 drops of Tabasco
- 3 drops of sesame oil
Edamame in Salad
- 3 tablespoons of lime juice
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of canola oil
- 1 small head of garlic, crushed
- ½ tablespoon of sugar
- 2 cups of corn
- 1 cup cooked edamame beans
- 300 grams of canned black beans
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Edamame Fried Rice
- Small asparagus
- 3 tablespoons of canola oil
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- A pinch of powdered ginger
- A pinch of chilli
- 3 cups of edamame
- 1 tablespoon of low-salt soy sauce
- 2 cups of cooked dark rice
- 3 chopped onions
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Natural Edamame
Step 1. Place the cooked edamame in a bowl
Step 2. Season with pepper and soy sauce
Step 3. Enjoy it
To eat the edamame, put one in your mouth, peel it with your teeth, and throw the pod away. If you prefer not to do this every time you eat edamame, you can remove the pods first and place the beans in the bowl for seasoning.
Step 4. Conservation
Edamame can be kept in the refrigerator for at least two days.
Method 2 of 5: Edamame sauce
Step 1. Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil
This is the first step in making a tasty edamame sauce
Step 2. Put 300 gr in the water
by edamame
Step 3. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the edamame for 5 minutes
Cook until tender. Drain them.
Step 4. Place the edamame in a blender and blend several times
Step 5. Add 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro
Step 6. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until you have the consistency of puree
Add 1/2 cup of water, 1/4 cup of lime juice, 1-2 tablespoons of salt, 5 drops of Tabasco and 3 drops of sesame oil, mixing everything together. If you want it a little creamier, add a little water.
Step 7. Serve
Put this tasty sauce in a bowl and enjoy it with pita, carrots or other chopped vegetables.
Method 3 of 5: Edamame in Salad
Step 1. Make the dressing
Combine lime juice, oils, garlic, and sugar in a small bowl.
Step 2. Beat the ingredients
In this way the flavors are combined. Let it rest.
Step 3. Put the edamame, corn, black beans, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl
Step 4. Pour the dressing over it
Stir the salad to combine the flavors.
Step 5. Chill
Store the salad in the fridge for at least an hour or even overnight so that the flavors blend completely.
Step 6. Serve
Enjoy this salad as a side dish.
Method 4 of 5: Edamame and Fried Rice
Step 1. Put the chopped asparagus in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of water
Step 2. Heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds
The asparagus will cook slightly.
Step 3. Now heat 3 tablespoons of canola oil in a skillet
Once the oil has heated up for a minute, add the asparagus but be careful not to burn them.
Step 4. Add garlic, ginger powder and chilli and cook with the asparagus until they turn golden
Step 5. Add 3 cups of defrosted edamame and cook another 5 minutes
Skip the ingredients and add a tablespoon of low sodium soy sauce and water to the rest of the ingredients. Add a little more water to water if needed.
Step 6. Skip the rice and 3 chopped spring onions for another minute
Stir well to blend the ingredients. Then remove from the heat.
Step 7. Serve
Season the rice with soy sauce and chilli and enjoy immediately.
Method 5 of 5: Other Variations
Step 1. Add edamame to stews and soups
Instead of using regular vegetables, such as carrots or peas, use edamame beans as a substitute. It is also an added touch for soups that need to cook for a long time.
Step 2. Season pasta or fish dishes
For example, if you want to cook prawns or a light pasta dish with seasonal vegetables, add a little of this beans for a crunchy flavor.
Advice
- Some brands of edamame sell the beans already shelled. This is useful if the bags can go straight from the freezer to the microwave.
- Avoid keeping the beans in the freezer for more than a week as they may become mushy and lose their texture.
- Never eat the pods. Always shell the beans after cooking them.
