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    Homebody Eats » Recipes » Appetizers » 5 Ingredient Blistered Asian Edamame With Soy Sauce

    5 Ingredient Blistered Asian Edamame With Soy Sauce

    Published: Mar 12, 2020 · Modified: Feb 6, 2022 by Jessica Mode · This post may contain affiliate links, which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through the link, at no extra cost to you. Please see full disclosure for more details.

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    Pan fried edamame with soy sauce is the perfect Asian style side dish or appetizer

    Learn how to whip up an easy appetizer in under 11 minutes from start to finish. This Asian-style edamame recipe is made with soy sauce and sesame oil. This dish is pan fried in a cast iron skillet. The outside skin is salty with a bit of spice. It's a great recipe to be made alongside sushi or stir fry.

    edamame with soy sauce and lime juice
    Jump to:
    • What You'll Learn In This Recipe
    • What Are Edamame?
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Tools & Equipment
    • Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
    • 5 Ingredient Blistered Asian Edamame With Soy Sauce
    • Other Recipes You May Enjoy

    We've been hooked on edamame for years now! They're perfect for an appetizer, side dish, or snack. Personally, I love pairing them with dinner when we make sushi or stir fry.

    With minimal ingredients and time, you'll be able to whip up this dish. It's a great option for weeknight dinners or for a party with friends. I promise this is going to be one of your new go-to recipes.

    What You'll Learn In This Recipe

    • What edamame is and the best way to eat them!
    • Some meal ideas to go along with this edamame side dish.
    • Plus, a versatile cooking tool that you'll want to have in your kitchen.

    If you're interested in learning more tips to become a well-skilled home chef, sign up for my 5 day email series. You'll receive 5 days of practical culinary secrets every home chef needs to know!

    blistered pan fried edamame in cast iron

    What Are Edamame?

    If you've never eaten edamame before, they may look like sugar snap peas. However, edamame is not quite the same. The pods of edamame are very fibrous and should not be eaten. Trust me, they don't taste good, I've tried.

    Edamame is a soybean that's picked while young. You can find edamame both shelled and unshelled. In this recipe, we're using shelled edamame.

    Ingredient Notes

    Here are the ingredients you'll need to make Asian style edamame:

    • Sesame oil: This oil adds so much flavor to the dish!
    • Edamame in pods: Edamame can be purchased shelled or unshelled. For this recipe you'll want to look for the unshelled edamame.
    • Lime: Almost every dish needs a bit of acid. Freshly squeezed lime juice is best, but bottled lime juice will work in a pinch.
    • Morton kosher salt: Even though we don't eat the edamame pod, the salt still flavors the pod. You can taste it while getting to the inside of the edamame.
    • Red pepper flakes: These add a bit of spice and heat to the dish. Feel free to omit if you don't like spicy foods.
    edamame pods cooked in cast iron skillet

    Tools & Equipment

    There's not a lot of equipment that you'll need to make these pan fried edamame. You can make this whole recipe with a simple cast iron skillet.

    Cast irons are a very versatile tool to use in the kitchen. And don't worry, I have an easy guide on how to clean and care for your cast iron. Not only will this tool come in handy for these soy sauce edamame, but also for many other recipes.

    Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make this Asian-style edamame ahead of time?

    Since the edamame cooks so quickly - literally only 6 minutes - it's best to start cooking right before you plan to eat them. They are best served piping hot! This dish works well as both an appetizer and a side dish. Best of all, it cooks quickly enough if you need to make multiple batches.

    I need to thaw the edamame quickly. Any tips?

    To thaw unshelled edamame quickly, simply place them in a colander and run lukewarm water over them. They will thaw in 5 minutes or less using this method!

    How do you eat edamame?

    I've made these sesame blistered edamame multiple times for friend and family dinners. I've found it's best to teach people how to eat them prior to setting the skillet of edamame out on the table. I like to squeeze the beans directly into my mouth and enjoy the flavor that's on the outside of the pod. Kind of similar to eating sunflower seeds, in a way.

    What does edamame go along with?

    Edamame is a great appetizer to serve with homemade sushi. You can also make this as an edamame side dish and serve it alongside stir fry or fried rice.

    unshelled edamame in a cast iron skillet
    unshelled edamame with soy sauce.

    5 Ingredient Blistered Asian Edamame With Soy Sauce

    Learn how to whip up an easy appetizer in under 11 minutes from start to finish. This Asian-style edamame recipe is made with soy sauce and sesame oil. This dish is pan fried in a cast iron skillet. The outside skin is salty with a bit of spice. It's a great recipe to be made alongside sushi or stir fry.
    Author: Jessica Mode
    5 from 1 vote
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    Active Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 6 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 3
    Calories 259 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
    • 15 ounces edamame in pods thawed, patted dry
    • ½ lime
    • ¼ - ½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

    Instructions
     

    • Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add edamame pods to skillet and allow to cook for 3 minutes without stirring. Stir edamame to rotate sides. Allow edamame to cook for an additional 3 minutes without stirring.
    • Serve immediately. Garnish with a squeeze of lime juice, ¼ - ½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt (to taste), and red pepper flakes.

    Notes

    To help edamame thaw, place pods in a strainer. Run lukewarm water over pods until thawed. Pat dry.
    If this is your first time eating edamame, the fibrous pods are not to be consumed. Rather, the beans can be squeezed out of the pod directly into your mouth.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 593mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Tyler

      November 15, 2021 at 5:20 PM

      5 stars
      This recipe was easy to make and gave me my love for edamame! I highly recommend trying the recipe at least once!

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