Whenever I go out to eat for sushi, I have to order a bowlful of edamame as an appetizer. So, I have to admit I was pretty excited that last week's CSA share included a hefty bagful of the stuff. So what exactly is edamame, you might ask? Edamame is an young green soybean that is harvested before it has matured and hardened. You can purchase shelled edamame, but it is typically cooked in its pod. Edamame can be cooked by steaming or boiling; I've included instructions for preparing edamame by boiling below. A half-cup of shelled edamame provides 11 grams of protein, 9 grams of fiber, and is also an excellent source of nutrients such as iron and vitamin C. You can find out more about the nutritional content of soybeans here.
Edamame (printer-friendly version)
makes 2+ servings
2 cups whole fresh edamame
1. Wash the edamame. Set aside.
2. Bring a medium to large pot of water to a boil.
3. Add a liberal pinch of salt to the water.
4. Drop the edamame into the water.
5. Boil for 3-5 minutes.
6. Remove from the cooked edamame from the water and place into a colander. Tap out the excess water.
7. Turn the edamame out onto a paper towel and soak up any remaining water.
8. Place in a bowl and season with kosher salt.
9. Use your fingers to open the pods to remove the beans, or use your mouth to squeeze the beans from the pod. But don't eat the pod itself!
makes 2+ servings
2 cups whole fresh edamame
1. Wash the edamame. Set aside.
2. Bring a medium to large pot of water to a boil.
3. Add a liberal pinch of salt to the water.
4. Drop the edamame into the water.
5. Boil for 3-5 minutes.
6. Remove from the cooked edamame from the water and place into a colander. Tap out the excess water.
7. Turn the edamame out onto a paper towel and soak up any remaining water.
8. Place in a bowl and season with kosher salt.
9. Use your fingers to open the pods to remove the beans, or use your mouth to squeeze the beans from the pod. But don't eat the pod itself!
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