Edamame
Transform simple, boring edamame into a flavour-packed snack with this quick garlic-infused recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. Tossed in a savoury-tart sauce of garlic, butter, and ponzu, these pods offer an irresistible upgrade to traditional salted edamame. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and salt, this is the ultimate appetiser or snack for any occasion that will leave you wanting more.
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking: 8 minutes
Notes:
If you do not have ponzu sauce, create a quick substitute by mixing soy sauce with a fresh squeeze of lemon or lime juice.
Be careful not to burn the garlic while sautéing; burnt garlic develops an acrid flavour that can completely ruin the delicate balance of the dish.
A touch of sugar is added to the sauce to balance the savoury and tart notes, highlighting the natural freshness of the edamame pods.
Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt just before serving to add a final burst of flavour and satisfying crunch to each pod.
Boil Edamame
Boil the frozen edamame pods in salted water for 1 to 2 minutes until just tender, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Sauté Aromatics
Melt butter in a sauté pan over medium heat and stir in the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, being careful to avoid browning.
Create Sauce
Stir in the ponzu sauce and sugar, allowing the mixture to simmer and come together for 30 to 60 seconds.
Coat Edamame
Add the blanched edamame to the pan, tossing thoroughly until every pod is well coated in the garlic-butter glaze.
Finish and Serve
Transfer the edamame to a serving bowl, finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, and serve immediately while hot.
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Ingredients
| Frozen Edamame Pods | 250 g |
| Butter | 15 g |
| Garlic | 1 tbsp |
| Ponzu Sauce | 1 tbsp |
| Sugar | ½ tsp |
| Flaky Sea Salt | To taste |
