Spicy Edamame

This quick and easy Spicy Edamame Recipe tosses cooked edamame in a bold garlic chili sauce to give you a protein-packed snack, appetizer, or side dish.

📝 Ingredients

• 12 ounces edamame (frozen in pods)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger (minced )
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon chili paste (sambal oelek or sriracha)
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons mirin (or honey)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• Sesame seeds (for sprinkling (optional))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Add the frozen 12 ounces edamame and bring it back to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain well, shaking off excess water.
2. 2Meanwhile, heat the 1 Tablespoon avocado oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the 4 cloves garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger and cook 30 seconds longer. Add the 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon chili paste, ½ teaspoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons mirin and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and simmer for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
3. 3Add the edamame and sauce to a large bowl and toss to coat the edamame in the sauce.
4. 4Enjoy!