This garlic edamame recipe is inspired by one of my favorite sushi spots, Wild Wasabi Signature in Bellevue! It’s a flavorful and bright contrast to the traditional edamame served at most sushi restaurants, where it’s steamed or boiled and topped with salt. These garlic edamame are tossed in a buttery and garlicky ponzu sauce that comes together in less than 10 minutes and packs a huge punch of flavor! If you’re looking for a super quick and easy appetizer for any occasion, this crave-able recipe is going to be your new favorite!
Edamame are immature soybeans that are harvested before they fully ripen. They are typically served in their pods and are a popular snack or appetizer in many East Asian cuisines, especially Japanese. The pods are often boiled, steamed, and lightly salted, making them a healthy and delicious treat.
Edamame is a nutritious option rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The beans are squeezed out of the pod to eat edamame, which is not typically done. They can be eaten independently or added to dishes like salads, rice bowls, and stir-fries.
Frozen Edamame: I buy frozen organic edamame from Costco that comes in twelve individually sealed 9oz bags. These are a staple in my household for easy and healthy snacking!
Butter: Since this dish has only a couple of ingredients, having high-quality grass-fed butter makes a huge difference!
Garlic: Fresh minced garlic! The more, the better!
Ponzu Sauce: Ponzu sauce is a classic Japanese sauce that is a blend of soy sauce and citrus juice. For this recipe, I like the Mizkan Ajipon brand Ponzu; if you don’t have this, you could substitute it with your favorite soy sauce and a splash of lemon juice.
Sugar: This is used to balance out the savory and tart notes of the dish and make this flavor profile well-rounded.
Flakey Salt: Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, to finish our garlic edamame for both the salt and texture!
If you like this recipe, make sure you check out some of my other easy appetizers!
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