Edamame as a Sushi Appetizer
Edamame are Japanese soybeans in their pods. They make a great dish to go a long with your homemade sushi. You
can also eat them as a healthy snack.
I got hooked on these little soybeans about a year ago. Trust me when I tell you that they are
highly addictive! Of course, you've also heard me say that about sushi.
Your favourite sushi restaurant will probably charge you a hefty buck for a bowl of these appetizers. In my
city, they typically go for about $5.00 an order.
These tasty beans are not quite exotic as they once were and you can probably find them in the frozen food
section of your favourite Asian supermarket.
Our local Costco now sells
These soybeans kind of remind me of peas in the pod. However, they are a paler green and have an almost buttery
taste as opposed to the sweet taste of green peas. Also, the outter pod has little hair-like fibres.
Cooking these tasty beans is not difficult. Bring a pot of water to a boil and drop in your pods. Let them cook
for about one to two minutes. Don't overcook them!
Drain and place in a bowl. I always sprinkle mine with a bit of sea salt. Yummy! I always serve these tasty
treats with my sushi recipes.
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