Edamame with Sea Salt
Bright green young soybeans boiled in salted water and finished with flaky sea salt — the simplest and most satisfying Japanese bar snack. Ready in minutes and naturally protein-rich.
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen edamame in pods
- 2 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling water)
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling water) — the water should taste noticeably salty.
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2
Add 1 lb frozen edamame in pods to the boiling water and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until pods are tender and beans are bright green and cooked through.
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3
Drain in a colander and shake off excess water.
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4
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle immediately with 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (such as Maldon) while still hot so the salt adheres. Toss to coat.
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5
Serve warm or at room temperature. Squeeze beans directly from pods to eat.