Edamame is a must for the aperitif in Japan! These beans are very famous and appreciated by the Japanese who eat them as an aperitif accompanied by a japanese beer.
- Edamame is a must for a japanese aperitif
- Edamame, a healthy aperitif
- Edamame, simple, healthy and fast cooking
- Edamame, a great success!
Edamame is a must for a japanese aperitif
The edamame “枝豆” is a soybean of Japanese origin harvested before maturity. These beans are very famous and appreciated by Japanese people who eat them as an aperitif with a beer. The Izakaya “居酒屋” (Japanese bars) as well as restaurants all offer them in their menus. The taste is similar to fresh peas but with a taste of hazelnut and salt. We can find sweet versions in Japanese desserts such as cakes and sweets like dango for example.
The edamame has a slightly hairy husk that is not eaten. Inside is usually 3 plump soybeans. It is eaten at room temperature by pressing the pod with your fingers to make the seeds jump in your mouth. For more delicacy, you can also open the pod by crunching it to get a nice salty taste.
Edamame, a healthy aperitif
Edamame is not only good for the taste buds. It is also a product of choice for health! It is naturally rich in protein, magnesium, fiber and also contains omega 3 which makes it an ideal aperitif compared to chips and other snacks that we know. It is part of the legume family and is really full of health benefits. Vegetarians consume it very regularly for its benefits. It can be eaten as part of a diet.
You can find frozen, pre-cooked food in Asian grocery stores or in some major retailers. There are also packets of edamame already shelled for those who do not appreciate the pod.
We always keep a packet of edamame in our freezer! In addition to being delicious, they are quick to prepare and go wonderfully well with any dish, bringing a Japanese touch to them.
Edamame, simple, healthy and fast cooking
Edamame has a simple and ultra-fast cooking process: boil some water, then soak them for 3 to 5 minutes if they are frozen and already pre-cooked, and 10 minutes if they are fresh. Squeeze out and rinse with very cold water immediately after cooking. Salt it all and it’s ready! It couldn’t be simpler and faster! The pod should remain firm and the texture of the bean should be crunchy.
If you find edamame already shelled you can also eat it in a salad or soup. You can find a more detailed edamame recipe with pictures in our article.
Edamame, a great success!
If edamame is so widespread, it is above all because it is good, healthy and fun! Squeezing the pods to get the beans out is still quite fun. It is therefore very quickly appealing to children who get into the habit of consuming it at a very young age. But be careful with the smallest ones!
Have a good tasting!
