Description
A bold and savory appetizer featuring tender edamame pods coated in a spicy-sweet miso glaze—perfect for game nights, gatherings, or an easy snack with a kick.
Ingredients
12 oz (350 g) frozen edamame in shells
3 Tbsp red miso paste
1 Tbsp sambal oelek chili paste (adjust to taste)
2 tsp sake
1½ tsp soy sauce
1½ tsp mirin
½ tsp brown sugar
½ tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add edamame and cook according to package directions, shortening the time by 45–60 seconds. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together miso, sambal oelek, sake, soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sauce and stir until warmed through.
- Add the edamame and toss well to coat all pods evenly with the sauce.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.
Notes
- Increase sambal oelek or use sriracha for more spice.
- Substitute coconut sugar for brown sugar for a nuanced sweetness.
- Sauté garlic in oil for a flavor boost.
- Char pods in a wok or cast-iron skillet before saucing for a smoky twist.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup pods
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
