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Blistered Edamame

Blistered Edamame
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You know when you go to a restaurant and have a dish that is so yummy and addictive that you automatically start thinking how you can recreate it at home?  It happens to me frequently.  It happened again a few weeks ago.

 

soy sauce, garlic, ginger,

The dish that captivated me was actually an updated version of one of my favorite snacks – steamed edamame.  

 

making marinade

I love edamame — with those little flakes of sea salt on top to give it flavor with a little crunch!  

 

edamame and asian marinade

And it’s fun to pop the beans out of the shell between my thumb and forefinger (It’s kind of like popping bubble wrap – except there’s a reward at the end.)  Plus – it’s as simple as boiling water.  My kind of snack.  

 

stir frying edamame

Back to my revelatory experience — I was having lunch with my parents at KaPow! — a local Asian-style gastro pub.  Scott and I have eaten here several times and it never disappoints.  (I’m partial to their steamed buns and Bulgogi street tacos.)  My Mom ordered some edamame as a starter.  

 

tossing edamame with tongs

Before the server even put the dish on our table, we were hit with a fragrant burst of garlic, soy and sesame!  Wow!

 

cooked blistered edamame

 Of course we devoured the whole bowl, and when the waiter came back, we began to quiz him on the ingredients and preparation, which I am happy to share with you now!

 

serving blistered edamame

 

I admit to taking a few liberties in this dish to suit my tastes.  I’ve added ginger and red pepper flakes, which you can certainly omit if you don’t share my obsession for a lasting tingle on your tongue.   

 

how to eat blistered edamame

Also try spicy baked zucchini fries for a healthy snacking experience.

side view blistered edamame

 

Blistered Edamame

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 97kcal
An incredibly easy 15 minute snack that will keep you coming back for more!  
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Ingredients

  • 1 16 ounce package frozen edamame in pods, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 inch sized knob fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds optional
  • lime wedge, optional

Instructions

  • Before starting this recipe, have everything prepped. It comes together in a flash!
  • In a small bowl combine tamarin or soy sauce, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes.
  • Turn on your stove's exhaust fan.
  • Place a large skillet over high heat - and let the pan get very hot.
  • Add sesame oil to the pan.
  • Carefully add the edamame (it can splatter) and don't stir -- allow it to sear and blister about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tamari mixture and toss to combine and continue to cook until sauce coats the edamame - no more than 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer edamame to a serving bowl.  Optional:  squeeze a wedge of lime over the edamame.  Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 37mg | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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This simple recipe for making edamame is anything but ordinary! With ginger, garlic, tamari and red pepper flakes it's outstanding and only 15 minutes to make!
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Comments

  1. Jenn says

    January 3, 2019 at 3:35 PM

    I used to think I didn’t like edamame… Turns out I just didn’t care for all the salt. I had a roasted garlic edamame similar to this in a restaurant that brought me back and this recipe is awesome. I’ve made it several times now!

    Reply
  2. Allison says

    July 18, 2018 at 4:18 PM

    I made this recipe today to pack in my lunch. Turns out I was actually slightly late to work because I could not stop eating the edamame for one second to put the lid on the container! It is so delicious I can’t wait to make this for my friends.

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      July 18, 2018 at 4:32 PM

      I do apologize for making you late — but as you know, these are the perils of good cooking!

      Reply
  3. Stacy says

    September 29, 2017 at 9:46 PM

    So, I don’t understand why people leave ratings if they haven’t made the recipe but I’m really glad they did because that’s what made me click on this one… and O M G!!! Sooo delicious!!!! Thank you for posting; I just made a bag of edamame and ate the whole thing. People, you will not be disappointed, super tasty!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      October 1, 2017 at 7:14 AM

      I know – these edamame are addictive! Glad you liked them!

      Reply
  4. Prasanna Hede says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:16 PM

    I am going to Bookmark this one! Its been on my list for long time!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      April 5, 2017 at 6:56 AM

      Enjoy, Prasanna!

      Reply
  5. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    April 4, 2017 at 11:34 AM

    I love that garlicky, sesame, ginger, spicy mixture! I bet it tastes amazing with these, they’re so vibrant and pretty too.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      April 4, 2017 at 12:23 PM

      And so easy!!!

      Reply
  6. Luci's Morsels says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:59 AM

    This looks delicious! This would make the perfect, healthy snack or side dish. I love edamame and this recipe sure doesn’t look like it would disappoint! Thanks for sharing this! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      April 4, 2017 at 12:23 PM

      Thank you, Luci! It makes a very tasty snack — especially with a cold Kirin!

      Reply
  7. Platter Talk says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:33 AM

    Tasty looking morsels you have there. I’d like to reach in one of your beautiful photos and sample one, if I only could.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      April 4, 2017 at 12:21 PM

      I know – it should be like that Willy Wonka TV, don’t you think?

      Reply
  8. Kim @ Three Olives Branch says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    I have become obsessed with edamame, and these flavors sound so fun! What a great way to shake things up a bit!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      April 4, 2017 at 12:21 PM

      I can’t take credit — I was inspired by that Asian gastropub!

      Reply
  9. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:12 AM

    This is brilliant, I’ve made blistered peppers before, but never tried it with edamame, and I just happen to be going to Trader Joe’s this morning!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      April 4, 2017 at 12:20 PM

      You’re gonna enjoy this, Sue!

      Reply
  10. All That I'm Eating says

    April 4, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    Love the sound of this! I bet it’s good licking it all of your fingers afterwards!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      April 4, 2017 at 8:51 AM

      That’s definitely part of the ritual!

      Reply
  11. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    April 3, 2017 at 8:52 PM

    I totally embarrassed myself when I shared an edamame appetizer at a Japanese restaurant, and thought they were snow peas. I tried to eat the whole thing… Oy… (Also these look AMAAAAAZING)

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      April 4, 2017 at 7:36 AM

      That is the funniest thing I’ve heard all day! To be fair — I think you could do the same preparation with snow peas — and eat the whole thing!

      Reply
  12. Sarah says

    April 3, 2017 at 8:08 PM

    Ohhhh I just love edamame! This recipe sounds so delicious, especially with that garlic, sesame and soy sauce at the end! Yum!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      April 4, 2017 at 7:38 AM

      They just take it up a notch from the steamed version with sea salt. Wowza!

      Reply
  13. Kelly @ Trial and Eater says

    April 3, 2017 at 7:29 PM

    I LOVE edamame and this one just looks so scrumptious! Pinning for later!

    Reply
  14. Lauren @ Lake Shore Lady says

    April 3, 2017 at 7:19 PM

    YUM! These look SO delicious! Definitely going to try it out 🙂
    xo,
    Lauren

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      April 4, 2017 at 7:35 AM

      Thanks, Lauren! They are very tasty — and so easy to make too!

      Reply
  15. Emily says

    April 3, 2017 at 7:03 PM

    OMG this looks amazing!! What a gorgeous recipe, I love edamame!

    Reply
  16. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says

    April 3, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    This sounds so good. And really easy to make so perfect for any night of the week.

    Reply
  17. Tiffany @ Triple Cr?me Decadence says

    February 23, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Yummy! I could totally eat a bowl of these right now.

    Reply
  18. Marit Grimstad says

    February 19, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    why not call a spade a spade`Edamame is just japanese for soy bean. So in english it should be blistered soy beans

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      February 19, 2014 at 5:10 PM

      Sure. The package I bought from Whole Foods labeled them as edamame – so that’s what I called them. Also, at the restaurant the dish was called wok-charred edamame. In any case, my daughter can’t stop eating them. Enjoy!

      Reply

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