Spicy Edamame Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful snack, Spicy Edamame features tender edamame pods tossed in a savory, garlicky, and mildly spicy sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or healthy snack, this recipe balances umami soy sauce with the heat of sambal oelek and aromatic toasted sesame oil for a deliciously addictive bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Edamame
- 300g/10oz frozen edamame in the pods (preferably not brined)
- 2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
Spicy Garlic Sauce
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil (or other plain flavored oil)
- 2 tsp garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek (adjust or omit to taste)
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (light or all-purpose soy sauce, not dark soy)
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1/4 tsp miso paste (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Spicy Garlic Sauce: Heat grapeseed oil in a small pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until very light golden, being careful not to burn it. Add sambal oelek, toasted sesame oil, Japanese soy sauce, mirin, miso paste, and salt. Stir well, then simmer on low heat for 1 minute. Remove from stove and set aside.
- Cook the Edamame: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons of cooking salt. Add the frozen edamame pods to the boiling water. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the edamame for 2 minutes—avoid overcooking to preserve vibrant color and texture. Drain thoroughly, shaking off excess water.
- Toss and Serve: Transfer the drained edamame to a large bowl. Pour the prepared spicy garlic sauce over the edamame and toss to coat evenly. Transfer to a serving bowl, scraping out every drop of sauce for full flavor. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Enjoy: To eat, pick up a sauce-coated pod, bite into it to pop the soybeans directly into your mouth, savoring the spicy sauce. Discard the pods. Repeat and enjoy!
Notes
- Edamame: Look for plain frozen pods, not brined or pre-salted, to control the saltiness. The pods are necessary for the traditional experience of popping beans out of the pods.
- Sambal Oelek: A medium spicy Asian chili paste available in Asian grocery stores. Adjust amount to your heat preference. For a milder version, substitute with white vinegar and skip the sambal.
- Soy Sauce: Use light or all-purpose soy sauce for a delicate flavor. Avoid dark or sweet soy sauce as they can overpower the dish.
- Mirin Substitute: If unavailable, substitute 2 teaspoons honey plus 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock and simmer sauce longer to thicken.
- Cooking Time: Edamame is pre-cooked, so boiling for too long dulls color and texture. Stick to 2 minutes only.
- Storage: Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Best served at room temperature or slightly warmed.
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