Edamame with Dipping Sauce
Elevate your snack game with this irresistible recipe for Edamame with Dipping Sauce! Perfectly tender and vibrant green edamame pods are boiled to perfection and paired with a savory, tangy dipping sauce that’s bursting with flavor. The sauce combines soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey for a delightful balance of umami and sweetness, while a hint of garlic and red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick. Garnished with optional sesame seeds, this quick and easy appetizer, ready in just 15 minutes, is not only healthy but also downright addictive. Whether you're hosting a gathering or craving a nutritious snack, this dish is sure to impress. Enjoy warm, and don't forget—the fun is in pulling the beans out of the pods!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups edamame (in pods)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt.
Add the edamame (in pods) to the boiling water and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
Drain the edamame and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of additional kosher salt if desired.
To prepare the dipping sauce, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk until well blended.
Pour the dipping sauce into a small serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds, if using.
Serve the cooked edamame warm alongside the dipping sauce. Eat by pulling the beans out of the pods with your teeth and discard the pods.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.5 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 893 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 594 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
