What is edamame? Japanese soybean pods
What is edamame
The same plant that gives dried soy, harvested before it ripens. The pods are fuzzy and bright green and hold two or three tender beans, sweet and slightly grassy.
How to cook it
Boil for 4 or 5 minutes in well-salted water, drain and serve warm or cold. Squeeze the pod with your teeth to release the beans; the pod itself is not eaten.
The same plant that gives dried soy, harvested before it ripens.
Uses of edamame
Besides being a snack, the shelled beans go into salads, creams, rice dishes, hummus-style dips and as a garnish for fish or shellfish. Their tender texture and colour add freshness to any dish.
Edamame on the Japanese table
In Japan it is a classic partner for beer. In a tasting menu it may appear in a sauce, cream or broth, like the lobster with dashi, edamame and truffle that has been part of the Soluna menu.
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