Thursday, March 26, 2015

Edamame Poke

Edamame, or Soybeans, is another islanders' favorite as an appetizer or as a snack. This is super healthy, and once you start eating it, you will not stop. Very addicting... This is another variation of the famous Poke dish in vegetable rendition.
I remember ignoring it whenever we go to a gathering. However, one night, as I was about to head home from work, my office mate offered me some boiled soy beans with a little bit of salt, like boiled peanuts, I was hesitant to try it, but I'm glad I did, because when I got home, I started looking for edamame recipes. Then the following day off from work, I looked for it at the grocery store and tried to make my first Edamame Poke. The ingredients were simple, edamame, sesame oil, sea salt, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. The procedure was very simple as well, I just boiled water in a pot, added a bit of salt, then added edamame when the water started to boil. As soon as the edamame started to float, I removed it from the pot and drained it well. Then, I placed it in a larger bowl and added the remaining ingredients and mixed well. That's it! Very easy. However, this version is a tad different, it is more savory because of the garlic and a hint of ginger flavors.

Ingredients:
  • 1 pkg. Frozen Edamame in Shells (3lb pkg)
  • 5 tbsp. Sesame Oil
  • 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp. Grated Ginger
  • 5 tbsp. Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Sea Salt to taste
Let's Cook!
  1. In a large pot or casserole , set about 6 cups of water over medium heat and add 1tsp salt, then bring to a boil.
  2. When it is boiling, add frozen edamame. When it floats, remove and drain thoroughly. 
  3.  Meanwhile, In a large pot, over medium heat, add sesame oil and saute garlic until aromatic.
  4.  Add ginger, then soy sauce and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well.
  5. Add drained edamame. Toss thoroughly to make sure all the ingredients are well incorporated.
  6. Saute for another 2 or 3 minutes to infuse all the flavors.
  7. Add salt to taste if necessary.
  8. Turn off heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
  9. Enjoy hot, cold or in room temperature.
  10. Share and enjoy!