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Spicy Garlic Edamame Recipe

4.6 from 76 reviews

This Spicy Garlic Edamame recipe is a vibrant and flavorful appetizer featuring tender steamed edamame pods tossed in a fragrant garlic and chili sauce with a hint of sesame. Perfect as a healthy snack or starter, it combines the natural nuttiness of edamame with spicy and savory notes for a quick and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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Edamame and Water

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup edamame (with shells, frozen)

Sauce and Garnish

  • 1 tsp vegetable oil (can use sesame oil or canola oil)
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (alternatives: Sriracha sauce or sambal oelek)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Boil Water: In a pan, add 2 cups of water and bring it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat to prepare for steaming the edamame.
  2. Cook Edamame: Add 1 cup of frozen edamame (in shells) to the boiling water and cook for about 2 minutes or until the edamame is tender and cooked through.
  3. Drain Edamame: Strain the cooked edamame and discard the water, leaving the edamame ready for seasoning.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Using the same pan, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and the minced garlic. Sauté on medium heat until the garlic turns slightly golden and fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Add Sauce and Seeds: Stir in 1 tablespoon of chili garlic sauce and 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds (if using) to the garlic in the pan, mixing well to combine all flavors.
  6. Toss Edamame: Return the steamed edamame to the pan, tossing everything together thoroughly so that the pods are evenly coated in the spicy garlic sauce.
  7. Serve: Serve the spicy garlic edamame immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute the chili garlic sauce with Sriracha or sambal oelek based on your preferred heat level and flavor.
  • Using sesame oil instead of vegetable oil adds a richer, nuttier flavor to the dish.
  • Edamame should be cooked just until tender to avoid a mushy texture.
  • If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of chili garlic sauce or omit the seeds.
  • This dish can be served as an appetizer or healthy snack, perfect for parties or casual meals.

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