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Edamame

Edamame

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About Edamame: Edamame are green soy beans. Eda means branches and mame means beans in Japanese. The name, edamame, came from that green soy beans are harvested while beans are attached in branches.
Edamame Nutrition: Green soybeans contain proteins, vitamins A, vitamins C, vitamins B1, vitamins B2, calciums, and dietary fibers. It's said that proteins in edamame with vitamins C and B1 help the resolution of alcohol. So, it can be said to be reasonable to drink beer, eating boiled edamame.
Beer and Edamame
Choosing Good Edamame:
  • Dark-green color
  • Thick shells
  • Large beans
  • Edamame Uses: Edamame are usually eaten boiled.
    How to Prepare Edamame
    Sweet and green paste made by grinding edamame is called zunda. Zunda-mochi are well-known sweets in Japan.
    Boiled edamame can be added in various dishes, such as salads and stir-fries.

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