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Salt & Chilli Edamame
Steaming-hot soybean pods tossed in flaky sea salt and chilli flakes — the classic Japanese izakaya snack, built entirely around protein-rich edamame so a single bowl actually keeps you going.
Serves 4Prep 5 minCook 6 minSnackedamame
Containssoy · sesame
Protein 35%Carbs 26%Fat 39%
About 184 kcal a serve — 16 g protein, 12 g carbs, 8 g fat. Each segment is that macro's share of the calories, within about 10%.
Ingredients
Serves 4
Method
Boil the water
boilBring the water to a rolling boil in a large pot and stir in the fine salt.
In the potSalted boil →
the water + the salt
Cook the edamame
cookTip the frozen edamame pods straight into the boiling water and cook for 5–6 minutes, until the beans inside are tender and bright green. Drain well in a colander and give it a firm shake to shed excess water.
In the potBoil the pods →
5–6 min, then drain
Gather the finishers
prepWhile the pods drain, have your flaky sea salt, chilli flakes, sesame oil and sesame seeds ready in a large mixing bowl.
In the bowlSeasonings →
salt, chilli, oil, sesame
Toss and serve
finishAdd the hot, drained pods to the bowl with the flaky salt, chilli flakes, sesame oil and sesame seeds. Toss well so the seasoning clings to the wet pods. Tip into a serving bowl and eat hot, squeezing the beans straight from the pod into your mouth (discard the empty pods).
In the bowlSeason & toss →
toss while hot
Cook's noteBuy edamame in the pod, not shelled — the pods hold the seasoning and are half the fun. Swap chilli flakes for shichimi togarashi for a more authentic izakaya hit. Don't eat the pods themselves; just the beans inside.
Estimated per serve
184 kcal · 16 g protein · 12 g carbs · 8 g fatestimates, within ~10%
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