Edamame

Store fresh edamame in the refrigerator and use within a few days. Frozen edamame (shelled or in pods) can be stored in the freezer for several months.

For pods, trim off any strings before boiling or steaming.

Serve edamame pods simply steamed with a sprinkle of sea salt.

Shell edamame by squeezing the beans out of the pod with your fingers.

Frozen edamame is already blanched and can often be added directly to dishes.

Soy sauce or tamari

Sesame oil

Chili flakes

Garlic

Ginger

Rice

Noodles

Salads

Boiling edamame pods for too long, which can make them mushy and less flavorful.

Not rinsing frozen edamame before adding it to dishes, which can result in an icy texture.