Spicy Edamame

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: people

Calories: 158kcal

This quick and easy Spicy Edamame Recipe tosses cooked edamame in a bold garlic chili sauce to give you a protein-packed snack, appetizer, or side dish.

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Equipment

Ingredients

12 ounces edamame frozen in pods
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Spicy Garlic Sauce:

1 Tablespoon avocado oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 Tablespoon fresh ginger minced
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 Tablespoon chili paste sambal oelek or sriracha
½ teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons mirin or honey
¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
Sesame seeds for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Add the frozen 12 ounces edamame and bring it back to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain well, shaking off excess water.
Meanwhile, heat the 1 Tablespoon avocado oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the 4 cloves garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger and cook 30 seconds longer. Add the 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon chili paste, ½ teaspoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons mirin and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and simmer for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
Add the edamame and sauce to a large bowl and toss to coat the edamame in the sauce.
Enjoy!

Notes

Tips and tricks

Frozen edamame only takes 2 to 3 minutes to cook in boiling water. Avoid overcooking it or else the pods will become mealy.
Shake off as much excess water from the cooked and drained edamame as possible. The sauce will be diluted if there’s too much water left behind.
Do your best not to burn the garlic or ginger or else the sauce will have bitter undertones. If they start to scorch, remove the skillet from the heat.
If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a small splash of water or soy sauce before tossing it with the edamame.

Variations

Extra spicy option - Add extra chili paste and a pinch (or two!) of red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or a few drops of hot chili oil.
Less spicy option - Reduce the amount of chili paste to a 1/2 tablespoon or balance the spice with extra mirin, honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar.
Gluten-free option - Swap the soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos.
Add more crunch - Swap the sesame seeds for chopped peanuts or cashews.
Garnish with herbs - Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro, scallions, or Thai basil over the top for a burst of freshness.

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