Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Yield:
About 2 cups garlic edamame
Servings:
2-3 people
Growing up in Asia, edamame was always a household staple snack. 🍃 We’d simply boil the pods, sprinkle a little salt, and enjoy them straight from the bowl—simple, fresh, and oh-so-addictive. 💚
Now that I live in France 🇫🇷, fresh edamame is harder to find. Luckily, frozen edamame is available in most Asian supermarkets. And while the plain version brings back childhood memories, I’ve started giving it a delicious upgrade: Garlic Edamame! 🧄🔥 It’s savory, garlicky, and tastes just like the ones served at Japanese izakayas. 🍶
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Garlic Edamame
✔️ Ready in under 15 minutes ⏱️
✔️ High-protein, plant-based goodness 🌱
✔️ Flavor-packed with garlic + soy 🍜
✔️ Perfect snack, appetizer, or side 🍻
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
2 cups frozen edamame in pods 🫘
1 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil) 🥢
4 garlic cloves, finely minced 🧄
1 tbsp soy sauce 🌿
1 tsp rice vinegar (optional) 🍋
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️
Sea salt, to taste 🧂
Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)✨
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Boil the Edamame
Bring salted water to a boil 💧➡️🔥. Add frozen edamame and cook 4–5 minutes until tender. Drain well.
2️⃣ Sauté the Garlic
Heat sesame oil in a skillet 🥘. Add garlic and sauté ~30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn it 🔥).
3️⃣ Toss It All Together
Add edamame to the skillet. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili flakes. Toss until well-coated. 🤌
4️⃣ Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle with sea salt + sesame seeds. Serve warm and enjoy by popping the beans from their pods! 😋
💡 Tips & Variations
✨ Add butter 🧈 with sesame oil for richness
✨ Make it spicier 🌶️ with extra chili flakes or sriracha
✨ Use shelled edamame 🥗 for rice bowls or salads
❓ FAQ
Can I use fresh edamame?
Yes! 🌱 Fresh cooks faster—just 2–3 minutes in boiling water.
How do I store leftovers?
Fridge 2 days max ❄️. Reheat quickly in a pan or microwave.
Is garlic edamame healthy?
Totally! 💪 High in protein, fiber, and nutrients.
🎉 Final Thoughts
This Garlic Edamame recipe is a fun twist on the simple snack I grew up with. Whether you’re serving it as a bar snack 🍶, a healthy nibble 💚, or a party appetizer 🎊—it’s guaranteed to disappear fast!
Next time you grab a bag of frozen edamame from the Asian supermarket, give this recipe a try. Who knew such a simple bean could be so exciting? 😍
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