How to Cook Edamame

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Heat 3 US qt (2,800 ml) of water to a boil.. Pour 2 lb (910 g) of frozen edamame pods into the water.. Strain the edamame once the beans are tender.

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1

Heat 3 US qt (2,800 ml) of water to a boil.

Step 1

Heat 3 US qt (2,800 ml) of water to a boil.

2

Pour 2 lb (910 g) of frozen edamame pods into the water.

Step 2

Pour 2 lb (910 g) of frozen edamame pods into the water.

3

Strain the edamame once the beans are tender.

Step 3

Strain the edamame once the beans are tender.

4

Serve the edamame with salt.

Step 4

Serve the edamame with salt.

5

Fill a steamer pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil.

Step 5

Fill a steamer pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil.

6

Place 1 cup (135 g) of edamame in your steamer rack.

Step 6

Place 1 cup (135 g) of edamame in your steamer rack.

7

Put the steamer rack in the pot and cover it for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Put the steamer rack in the pot and cover it for 5 minutes.

8

Plunge the bean pods into ice water to stop the cooking process.

Step 8

Plunge the bean pods into ice water to stop the cooking process.

9

Combine the soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Step 9

Combine the soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

10

Place the skillet over high heat with sesame oil.

Step 10

Place the skillet over high heat with sesame oil.

11

Add the edamame to the hot pan and let them blister for 1-2 minutes.

Step 11

Add the edamame to the hot pan and let them blister for 1-2 minutes.

12

Mix in the soy sauce mixture with the edamame for 2-3 minutes.

Step 12

Mix in the soy sauce mixture with the edamame for 2-3 minutes.

13

Serve the edamame in a serving bowl.

Step 13

Serve the edamame in a serving bowl.

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