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bowl of garlic edamame

Garlic Edamame

Katherine Park
A healthy addition to any game day food spread.
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Japanese, Local Hawaii Food
Servings 4

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.

Notes

Tips and Tricks
Can I use edamame that is already removed from the pod?
While you technically could, it’s not recommended. You will have to reduce the amount of sauce for a 14-ounce portion of shelled edamame. The pod itself soaks up some of the sauce so you don’t get as much of it when you’re eating the edamame from the pod.
Do I have to use soy sauce?
No. You can skip the soy sauce. Just increase the amount of salt you use. Start with ½ tsp and taste it with the edamame. If you need more salt, just sprinkle it over the pods with the sauce and mix. Keep doing this until it tastes just right.
Can I use raw garlic?
Yes, raw garlic also works for this recipe but it is spicy. We saute the garlic when we know there are kids eating the edamame and they might not like the spiciness of fresh raw garlic.
If using jarred pre-cut garlic, use about 1 teaspoon of it since it will be milder than freshly chopped garlic.
Keyword 15 minutes or less, 5 ingredients or less, affordable eats, easy recipe, edamame