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Edamame are a type of soybean with orgins in easern Asia that is known for being rich in vitamins and minerals as well as having properties to alleviate chest pains which is why it is frequently eaten by those with breast cancer. Edamame is easy to find in stores and just needs to be boiled for around 5 minutes to be ready to eat. Below you will find FAQs, ways to cook edamame, and health benefits!
It is straight up laughable how easy this side dish is to make and strange how few people make it (mostly because it is delicious AND healthy). Edamame is one of the most underrated side dishes of all time. Don’t get to stressed out about the following ingredients list, it is well worth the time: fresh or frozen edamame and coarse salt. That is literally it!
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What is edamame?
Edamame is a type of soybean with origins in eastern Asia. It is frequently paired with Japanese dishes, especially in Japanese or sushi restaurants in the United States or as an addition to a salad. The dish is extremely easy and cheap to make, only requiring the frozen or fresh pods to be boiled and seasoned with coarse salt. Known for its benefits for breast health, it is frequently recommended by doctors to add to the diet of women at high risk of breast cancer or women with breast pains.
Where can I find edamame and how do I eat it?
Edamame can be found frozen in any major grocery store with the frozen vegetables. If you are looking for fresh edamame, try searching farmers markets or health food stores. Other popular ways to Himalayan salt is a popular seasoning. I personally like to dip the pods in soy sauce before splitting the pod open in my mouth.
There are two ways to eat boiled or steamed edamame in its pods. The most popular way is to place the entire bean in your mouth and use a combination of your teeth and tongue to split the shell and for lack of a better term, suck the beans out of the pod. Most of the flavor comes from actually sucking on the pod before splitting it open since the coarse salt or other seasoning and sauces (like soy sauce) sticks to the pod. The other way to it boiled or steamed is to split the pods by hand. This becomes a challenge if boiled or steamed as the pod gets to soft.
What are health benefits of Edamame?
Edamame is best known for its ability to alleviate pains in the chest or pains due to breast cancer. Although not all studies agree, it is generally accepted that soy products reduce the risk of contracting breast cancer.
Research has also shown that edamame is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin K, folate, and manganese. Additional benefits include being high in protein and a positive contributor to help maintain low blood sugar levels.
Cooking Instructions
Ingredients
The following ingredients list is very intimidating:
- 2 cups of fresh or frozen edamame in pods
- 1 Tbsp. of coarse salt (I prefer Himalayan sea salt)
- 6 Cups of water
That is literally it…
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil with the 1 tbsp of salt mixed in
- Add edamame to the boiling water and cook until tender and the beans easily come out of their pod. Usually around 5 minutes.
- Drain the water and cover with a coarse salt. Enjoy!
Edamame
Equipment
- Medium Sized Pot
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Fresh or Frozen Edamame in Pods
- 6 Cups Water
- 1 tbsp Coarse Salt for Seasoning
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil with the 1 tbsp of salt mixed in
- Add edamame to the boiling water and cook until tender and the edamame easily come out of their pod. Usually around 5 minutes.
- Drain the water and cover with a coarse salt.Enjoy!