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Boiled Edamame Recipe

By Setsuko Yoshizuka, About.com

Edamame Appetizer

Edamame Appetizer

Photo (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Edamame are green soy beans which are rich in proteins and vitamins A, B, and C. Boiled edamame in pods are eaten by squeezing beans out of pods with fingers. It's a great appetizer to serve with beer.
*If you are using cooked frozen edamame, just thaw them in the bridge.. Makes 4 servings

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. fresh edamame in pods, or frozen edamame in pods
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tbsp salt

Preparation:

Wash edamame. Boil water in a large pot. Add 1 Tbsp of salt in the boiling water. Boil edamame in the salted water for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the edamame and sprinkle 1 Tbsp of salt over them. Cool the edamame.
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