Back to RecipesJapanese Edamame
Japan's perfect snack — young soybeans steamed in their pods and sprinkled with sea salt. The ritual of popping the beans from the pod with your teeth is part of the experience. Served in every izakaya in Japan as the first thing to arrive at the table.
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4
Cuisine
Japanese
Rating
No reviews yet
Prep Time
2 min
Cook Time
8 min
Total Time
10 min
Ingredients
- 400g frozen edamame in pods
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- Optional: sesame oil, garlic, chili flakes for flavored versions
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp salt.
- 2
Add frozen edamame. Cook 5–6 minutes until bright green and tender.
- 3
Drain. Transfer to a bowl.
- 4
Sprinkle generously with sea salt while still hot.
- 5
Toss to coat.
- 6
Serve immediately in the pods — pop beans out with your teeth to eat.
Save it + get weekly recipe drops from Dr. Flavor — free.
This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase through these links.
🛒 Recommended Equipment
Rice Cooker
Perfect rice every time, no monitoring needed
Bamboo Sushi Rolling Mat
Essential for maki and California rolls
Soy Sauce Dish Set
Small dipping dishes for sauces
Chef's Knife (8-inch)
The most important tool in any kitchen
Cutting Board (Large Wood)
Sturdy, gentle on knife edges
Rate this Recipe
0 people have rated this recipe
