Make these spicy edamame recipes instead of eating junk food when you have a snack craving. The umami and spice flavors are very addicting. It’s fun to pop edamame from their shells into your mouth using your teeth.
Edamame are soybeans still in the pod, and are found in the freezer section of most grocery stores. Edamame is high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The spice mix and dipping sauce can be used on any raw or cooked vegetables. Elevate your appetizer plates. Try them on steamed vegetables or oven roasted sweet potato fries. Use your imagination.
EQUIPMENT: cast iron skillet
Spicy Edamame Two ways
Cuisine: Japanese-American FusionDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes10
minutesThe umami and spice flavors are very addicting. It’s fun to pop edamame from their shells into your mouth using your teeth. Have napkins ready.
Ingredients
- Steamed edamame
2 1-pound bags frozen edamame pods
11/2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- Spix mix
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1/2 tablespoon white sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- Chili garlic dipping sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
4 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaise
Directions
- Steamed edamame
- Place edamame in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave, stiring frequently, until warm.
- Spice mix
- Place a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- Add salt, chili powder, sesame seeds, and oregano. Stir until hot and aromatic.
- Remove from heat.
- Add half of the edamame and toss. Transfer to a bowl. Serve warm.
- Chili garlic dipping sauce
- Place a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the sesame oil and chili garlic sauce. Stir until hot and aromatic.
- Remove from heat.
- Whisk in soy sauce and mayonnaise. Transfer to a bowl.
- Serve with half of the warm edamame garnished with white sesame seeds.
