Everyone will be so surprised when they taste the Garlic Edamame that you make using this recipe. It’s just like what you would get in Hawaii at the local grocery store deli, and better than what you would get at a Japanese restaurant. It’s so simple to make that you will be eating edamame every month. If you have the energy, save a little bit of money by cooking your own edamame at home.
This is a perfect snack for after school or for watching your favorite sports team duke it out on TV or in person. Instead of chips, reach for this edamame to keep your salty snack cravings at bay.
Garlic edamame also keeps well when you pack it for a picnic or beach day. If it’s too hot outside, just make sure you pack it in a cooler.
Why not use raw garlic?
You’ll see that the chopped garlic is slightly cooked in the sesame oil before adding it to the edamame. This takes away the sharp spiciness of the raw garlic and mellows it out. This lets kids enjoy it without having to worry about the overwhelming raw heat.
For those who can handle the heat, you only need one garlic clove. Just skip heating the garlic with the sesame oil and pour all the sauce ingredients straight onto the edamame!
Edamame Health Benefits
These soybeans are so good for your body and your brain. They are packed with fiber to help keep you full and help not only with digestion but also to help lower your blood sugar levels. If you are not a fan of tofu, which is also made from soybeans, you should give edamame a try.
Don’t forget to add these other snacks to your pupu (appetizer) table!
Garlic Edamame
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan 3-quart or larger
- 1 large cutting board
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 Colander
- measuring spoons
- 1 Large bowl
Ingredients
- water for boiling
- 1 14-ounce bag frozen edamame in pod
- 2 garlic cloves diced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Put water in the saucepan and bring to a boil on high heat. Once boiling, add frozen edamame to the pot and cook according to the package instructions.
- While the edamame is cooking, peel and chop the garlic.
- Drain the edamame into a colander in the sink. Rinse for a few seconds to cool slightly.
- Return the saucepan to the stove and set the heat to low. Add the sesame oil and garlic and saute for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Put the edamame, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Serve warm immediately or serve cold by letting the edamame cool to room temperature then cover and put in the fridge for at least an hour.
