Spicy Garlic Edamame Recipe
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.
- Author: mia
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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)
- 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.
- 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.
- Drain Edamame: Strain the cooked edamame and discard the water, leaving the edamame ready for seasoning.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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