Spiced Salted Edamame

Spiced Salted Edamame

Overview

Edamame, also known as vegetable soybeans, is a vegetable soybean among soybean crops that is specially used for fresh pods. Edamame is actually fresh soybeans with pods in them. Edamame is an annual crop with thick stems and fine hairs. Its pods are flat and have fine hairs on the pods, so they are called edamame. When fresh, the pods are tender green, verdant and lovely. It is sweet, neutral and non-toxic; it can expel evil spirits, relieve pain and eliminate edema. It can remove stomach heat, relieve blood stasis, and detoxify drugs. Edamame is definitely one of the most commonly eaten ingredients in summer. It can be said that now is the season for skewering, drinking beer, and eating edamame. Edamame can be fried, boiled, braised, or stewed, and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Among them, the braised five-spice salted edamame with shell is simple to make and delicious. It can be used not only as a snack, but also as a side dish with drinks.

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Prepare edamame and seasonings

    Spiced Salted Edamame step 1
  2. Wash and drain edamame with shells

    Spiced Salted Edamame step 2
  3. Use scissors to cut off both ends of the edamame for easier flavoring

    Spiced Salted Edamame step 3
  4. Pour in warm water and edamame

    Spiced Salted Edamame step 4
  5. Then add onions, ginger, star anise and other seasonings and cover over high heat

    Spiced Salted Edamame step 5
  6. After boiling, add 3 tsp of salt

    Spiced Salted Edamame step 6
  7. Turn to low heat and cook for another 8~10 minutes, then sprinkle a little MSG and turn off the heat

    Spiced Salted Edamame step 7
  8. Use a slotted spoon to put the edamame into a bowl

    Spiced Salted Edamame step 8