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Chinese Boiled Edamame

June 10, 2016 2 Comments

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Summer is a satisfying season for our foodies as there are so many fresh and yummy fruits, beans, and vegetables. Edamame, fresh green soybeans are now on the market in China. We usually boil the cute lovely beans with salt and some spices, serving as afternoon snack.

Chinese edamame

Chinese style boiled edamame is different from the well-known Japanese style edamame, as Chinese style is further cooked and spice-infused. Sometimes we call it five spice edamame. The first step of making Chinese style edamame is to cut the two pods off, which allows the flavors go inside the beans rather than flavoring the shells.

Chinese edamame

And then wash them twice or three times and then soak with slightly salted water for 15 to 30 minutes.

Chinese edamame

Then reload the pot with clean water, add salt, star anise, Sichuan peppercorn and 1 or 2 dried chili peppers. Bring to boil and cook for 10 minutes (crisper taste) to 15 minutes (softer taste). With the lid uncovered! 

Chinese edamame--boil

Chinese edamame–boil

After cooking, transfer the beans out immediately and cool down naturally.

Chinese edamame

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Chinese Edamame
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 
Chinese style edamame
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Edamame
Servings: 2
Calories: 305 kcal
Author: Elaine
Ingredients
  • 1 pound edamame , either fresh or frozen
  • water to cover
  • 3 tsp. salt , to taste
  • 2 star anises
  • 1/4 tsp. Sichuan peppercorn
  • 1 dry chili pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp. light soy sauce , optional for a stronger taste
Instructions
  1. Cut the two pods off and then carefully wash the edamame.
  2. Then soak the edamame into slightly salted water, soaking for 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. Then reload the pot with clean water, add salt, star anise, Sichuan peppercorn and 1 or 2 dried chili peppers. Bring to boil and cook for 10 minutes (crisper taste) to 15 minutes (softer taste) with the lid uncovered.
  4. Transfer out immediately and cool down naturally.
Recipe Notes

If you love natural aroma of beans, skip light soy sauce. Otherwise, you can add some light soy sauce for a stronger taste.

Nutrition Facts
Chinese Edamame
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 3089mg134%
Potassium 1107mg32%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 13g54%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 660IU13%
Vitamin C 15.7mg19%
Calcium 175mg18%
Iron 7.1mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Chinese edamame

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  1. Karen says

    June 13, 2016 at 5:19 am

    Hello Elaine
    Do you eat the shells or just the beans when it is cooked this way? Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      June 13, 2016 at 10:25 am

      Hi Karen,
      We only eat the beans and discard the shells when eating.

      Reply

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