The Best Spicy Edamame Recipe For a Healthy Snack
Spicy Edamame is a cheap appetizer for a quick snack. It is a high-protein healthy snack.
Edamame is traditionally cooked in salty water and eaten straight from the pod in Japan. It is considered a nutritious snack that’s frequently ordered in Japanese restaurants. With a pinch of sea salt, it’s excellent on its own. But, there’s no harm in adding a little spice to things for a change.
What You’ll Need to Make Spicy Edamame
- Fresh or Frozen Edamame in the shell: This is available in most grocery stores. Edamame is a type of young soybean that is soft and tasty to eat. Edamame is frequently cooked and served inside the shell, like in this dish. You don’t eat the shell, instead, scrape the beans out of their shell with your front teeth to eat them. They’re really easy to remove.
- Garlic: Minced garlic
- Sesame oil
- Soy Sauce
- Red chili flakes
- Olive oil
How To Make Spicy Edamame
Spicy Garlic Edamame
These spicy garlic edamame beans are a high-protein healthy snack. It is easy to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen or Fresh edamame in the shell.
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter can be used.
- 4 garlic cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes Adjust to your spiciness
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Mince garlic and set aside all ingredients
- Boil water in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp salt to the water.
- Add the frozen edamame and let the water boil again.
- After 3-4 minutes, turn off heat and drain off the water. Set aside cooked edamame.
- Heat a skillet or wok over medium heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds, do not burn the garlic. No need to brown the garlic.
- Add edamame back to the pan and toss the edamame to mix with garlic.
- Add 1/2 tsp red chili flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes
- Now add soy sauce and sesame oil, then toss together to coat the sauce on edamame.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot.
Notes
I used olive oil as a healthy option. Butter also can be used.
Make sure not to burn the garlic. If you like the flavor of ginger you can add 1 tsp minced ginger.
Adjust the chili flakes to your taste.
How To Cook Edamame in Microwave?
In a microwave-safe dish, combine the edamame, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Microwave on high until bright green and heated thoroughly, partially covered with a plate. This could take anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes depending on your microwave.
