Can You Eat Frozen Edamame Raw?

When it comes to food safety, it's always best to cook edamame before you serve and eat it. That said, if you were to consume a thawed edamame bean or two, you should be OK. The parboiling process edamame beans undergo before they are frozen should be enough to avoid any gastrointestinal distress.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

No it's not because it contains soy sauce. You can make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce or tamari instead.

Spicy Edamame With Garlic Sauce

Name: Edamame With Spicy Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 250g edamame pods; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and minced; 1 teaspoon shallot or scallion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon gochugaru; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon black or white ground sesame seeds, or whole sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; Pinch of salt

Description

Make this iconic Japanese appetizer at home in under 15 minutes from start to finish. Packed with garlicky goodness and shimmering heat. Yum!

Ingredients

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250g edamame pods
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon shallot or scallion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon gochugaru
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon black or white ground sesame seeds, or whole sesame seeds
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Boil the pods. Bring a pot of water to boil and add the edamame pods. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes and drain well. Alternatively, you can place the pods in a microwave safe container, add 1 tablespoon water, and close the lid. Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the edamame to a bowl and set aside.
Make the spicy garlic sauce. Mix all of the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
Serve. Pour the spicy garlic sauce over the edamame and serve immediately.

Notes

For leftovers: Keep the edamame in an airtight storage container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can enjoy the edamame hot or cold.

Note: One thing I’ve noticed is that the flavors of the sauce can dull a bit after a couple of days. You can easily revive the entire dish with a simple dash of soy sauce. It tastes like you just whipped it up fresh.

Nutrition

Serving Size: half a bowl
Calories: 273
Sugar: 3.4g
Sodium: 26.6mg
Fat: 20.4g
Saturated Fat: 2.1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6.1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11.5g
Fiber: 6.7g
Protein: 14.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg