Edamame are soybean pods, picked before they ripen to be eaten. This food is very common in Asian food menus and its name is of Japanese origin. Its low content of sugars and fats, as well as its high content of vitamins, make it a very popular healthy snack among those who watch their diet or follow a vegan or vegetarian diet.
In this article, we bring you a recipe for edamame that is very easy to make. If you want to prepare a delicious appetizer without the risk of filling yourself with calories, edamame is the perfect option. Once you try them, you won’t be able to put them down, so stay with us and discover how to make edamame, what are the properties that make it so special and how to enjoy it?
Ingredients to make Edamame:
• 1 bag of edamame (soy pods)
• 1 pinch of fine salt
• 1 liter of water
• 1 pinch of salt flakes
• 1 pinch of sweet paprika
How to make Edamame:
The main ingredient in this healthy and light recipe will be a bag of soy or edamame pods. Whether you get them fresh or frozen, you can start preparing them right away.
In a deep saucepan, bring water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. As soon as you see the bubbles from a strong boil, pour in the edamame. It should boil for 5 minutes on high heat and the water should completely cover the pods. When you see them rise to the surface you will know they are ready. Strain and remove the water so that they are well drained. Let them cool to room temperature, although they can also be eaten hot after cooking.
You can serve the edamame with a little sweet paprika and a few flakes of salt, you will love how delicious they are and you will not be able to stop eating them whenever you have the opportunity.
Edamame – Properties and other options
Edamame comes mainly from Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Hawaiian and Taiwanese food. They are usually enjoyed as an aperitif or snack, although broad beans can be added to many dishes. Like soybeans, they contain a large percentage of vegetable proteins in very few calories, they do not contain cholesterol and they are a rich source of vegetable fiber and calcium.
Due to its nutritional content, edamame has excellent antioxidant properties, helps lower cholesterol and lose weight. It also strengthens the bones and fills us with energy without consuming too many calories. Therefore, it is an excellent option as a healthy snack for athletes.
Other suggestions for preparing edamame
Since they are very easy to prepare and have a very mild flavor, you can cook them in a more elaborate way or season them with the condiments that you like. You can, for example, fry some slices of garlic with cayenne and add a splash of soy. Dip the edamame in the sauce and serve!
Also, you can prepare them with your favorite sauces, hot sauces go very well. Lemon and rice vinegar are also great options for dressing them.
