Edamame with Soy and Sesame Sauce (2024)

This edamame with soy and sesame sauce is one of my favorite evening snacks! Not only are they good for you, they hit the spot whenever I crave something savory, nutty, and filling. Only 3 ingredients are needed and they are ready in just 5 minutes.

I’ve been munching on edamame beans since I was a little girl. My mother liked to serve these beautiful green beans as a summer snack or as a side to traditional Japanese dishes like ramen, nikujaga, or onigiri.

As a kid I loved sucking on the salty edamame pods and chewing on the sweet beans inside while watching my favorite tv shows.

Later, when I spent 3 years in Tokyo, edamame became a healthy snack I picked up at Seven Eleven and carried around in my large shoulder bag along with my modeling portfolio and high heels.

And these days, edamame is a late night snack or a side dish my husband and I enjoy eating to boost our protein intake, and also because of its addictive salty and nutty taste.

This recipe is a simple edamame dish that’s seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. What you get are lightly charred pods full of umami and nuttiness. It’s one of our favorite late night snack.

Edamame With Soy And Sesame Sauce Ingredients
Variations
Different Ways To Cook Edamame
How To Make Edamame With Soy And Sesame Sauce
Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
What To Serve With Edamame

Edamame With Soy And Sesame Sauce Ingredients

Edamame: I highly recommend spending a little more money on good frozen edamame. The reason why I say this is that I’ve come across cheaper brands that offer edamame pods that are broken into bits or simply not in good shape or look old. If you live near a Japanese, Korean, or Asian supermarket, or a specialty store, it’s worth a trip just to buy better quality edamame. My favorite brands are Seapoint Farms and Nissui.
Soy sauce: You will need Japanese soy sauce for this recipe to get a good balance of salty, umami, and earthy. Brands like Kikkoman and Yamasa are good.
Toasted sesame oil: You can use regular sesame oil but you will get much more flavor by using toasted sesame oil. Toasted sesame oil is more concentrated in flavor and less is needed to season a dish.

Variations

Use premium oyster sauce, such as Lee Kum Kee, instead of soy sauce, for edamame that’s more pungent and salty.
Use chili oil instead of toasted sesame oil to add some heat.
Top this dish with some furikake to add even more depth of flavor.

Different Ways To Cook Edamame

Before adding the edamame pods to the skillet you will need to cook them first. My preferred method is to add the edamame pods to a pot of salted water and boil them for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and shock them in cold water. Drain again and they are ready to be served, or in this case, thrown into a hot skillet.

Other easy ways to cook edamame are:

Run hot water over them for about 5 minutes and drain well.
Put the edamame pods in a steamer basket and place the basket over a pot filled with about 1 inch of water. Bring the water to boil, put a lid over the basket and steam for 5-10 minutes.
Place the edamame pods in a microwave safe bowl and sprinkle a little water over them. Cover with a a paper towel and microwave on high for 1 to 3 minutes.

How To Make Edamame With Soy And Sesame Sauce

Cook the edamame pods using one of the methods listed above.
Place a large skillet over medium high and when it is hot, add the sesame oil.
Swirl the oil the coat the bottom surface of the skillet and add the edamame pods.
Stir fry them for 2 to 3 minutes and add the soy sauce.
Quickly the edamame pods to evenly coat them and season with a little salt and pepper.
Turn the heat off, transfer the pods to a serving bowl and enjoy!

Storage

Cooked edamame should be refrigerated within 2 hours of cooking them. Save them in an airtight storage container and they should keep in the fridge for about 4 days.

Can I refreeze them? No, it is not recommended to refreeze vegetables and beans that have previously been thawed. Not only will the texture and overall quality of the bean degrade, it can also be unsafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Dogs and Cats Eat Edamame?

Yes but only in very small portions since they can really upset your dog or cat’s stomach since they are very rich in fiber. They can also cause bloating and gas which can be uncomfortable. So if you feel like sharing a snack with your pup or kitty, stick to no more than 1 or 2 beans.

Can You Eat Edamame Raw?

No. Edamame beans are poisonous when eaten raw. They can cause nausea, diarrhea, vomiting andcan also lead to long-term damage to organs and tissues if ingested in large amounts. so it’s very important that you cook the beans before eating them.

Can I Eat Edamame Pods?

No you cannot since the pods are too tough and fibrous to eat. Only the beans inside are edible. You can however cook the pods and suck on them as you squeeze the beans out. That’s by far my favorite way to eat edamame!

What To Serve With Edamame

This dish makes a delicious snack or side to serve at a sushi party. But you can also serve it as part of Japanese home style dinner with Japanese classics such as:

Japanese curry rice
Agedashi tofu
Okonomiyaki
Miso ramen
Omurice

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