With edamame your salads will never be the same again! Also try them as a simple healthy and light snack
Edamame are i soy beans and they are a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen. In Japanese restaurants they are served with their pod as an appetizer, simply steamed and salted. It's a lot of fun to eat them because you don't use cutlery, just your hands.
A curiosity from Japan
The pod must be brought close to the mouth and then each bean is pushed out of its wrapping with the push of the fingertips. This practice considered as anti stress by the Japanese has even become a game for adults and children that is called Bandai and reproduces precisely this movement.
Edamame property
Soy beans are rich in vitamins and minerals and they are an excellent source of protein.
Edamame soy is also rich in fiber and various micronutrients and contains bioactive substances, the isoflavones, which help to reduce the risk of prostate and breast cancer and the onset of heart disease. The antioxidants they also prevent the negative effects of free radicals in the body, strengthening the immune system. The consumption of edamame is recommended for menopausal women at risk of obesity and for those on a low-calorie diet.
How to cook edamame
Soy beans are legumes in all respects and can be used in the kitchen as such. They are generally found on the market frozen and pre-cooked and just cook them for a few minutes in boiling water. Beware of prolonged cooking which damages them and makes them too soft. Their characteristic is precisely the crunchiness.
If you find them fresh and with their pod you can steam them whole and then salt them with salt flakes or coarse salt.
You can use the cooked beans for both prepare cold salads together with other legumes and seasonal vegetables or even for hot soups. Pods are generally not eaten, but if they are very small and tender, they can be used in soups and steamed vegetables.
If at this point you are curious to try to try your hand at preparing this Japanese specialty, here are some ideas for you in the tutorial.
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