Try 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.

Edamame 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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