Edamame Beans with Sea Salt

Ingredients

• Edamame beans 120 g
• Sea salt pinch

Method

1. Prepare the edamame. If using frozen edamame beans in pods, rinse them under cold water to remove any ice crystals. If already cooked and shelled, you can skip to step 3.
   Tip: Rinsing frozen edamame helps improve texture after cooking.
2. Cook the edamame. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Add the edamame pods or beans to the boiling water. Boil for about 5 minutes until tender but still firm.
   Tip: Do not overcook; edamame should be tender but retain a slight bite.
3. Drain and cool. Drain the edamame in a colander and rinse briefly under cold water to stop the cooking process. This also cools them for easier handling.
   Tip: If you prefer warm edamame, you can skip rinsing with cold water.
4. Season with sea salt. Transfer the edamame to a serving bowl. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt evenly over the beans or pods. Toss gently to coat.
   Tip: Adjust the amount of salt to your taste, starting with a small pinch.
5. Serve and enjoy. Serve the edamame beans warm or at room temperature. To eat, squeeze the beans out of the pods with your fingers or teeth if using pods.
   Tip: Edamame makes a great healthy snack or appetizer.

Pro tips

• Use fresh or frozen edamame for best results; avoid canned for texture.
• Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of chili flakes for extra flavor.