It took me a while, but I finally came through with my promise and here is the posting for "How To Make Sauteed Edamame". Edamame is a traditional Japanese dish that is composed entirely of boiled soybeans. However, in this recipe we added a bit of a twist to it and sauteed it with some oil and crushed red pepper. This dish is one of my favorite snacks and I always use to eat this with my sister when we were growing up. Although we never fried it, we would just dip it in some shoyu (soy sauce). Nonetheless, edamame is fast, cheap, easy to make, and it allows for a quick snack on the go! (not to mention it is most likely one of the more healthier dishes one could eat) Below are the ingredients used and the cooking instructions along with a little video. I'm always open for feedback, questions, and comments, so don't forget to write back. Enjoy!

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Ingredients:

- 4 cups of water (to boil)
- one bag of frozen edamame (1 lb.)
- 2 tablespoons salt (added into the boiling water)
- a colander

Add while sauteing the edamame in a pan
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Cooking Instructions:

1. bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt
2. place frozen edamame into the boiling water and let cook for about 3-5 minutes
3. drain excess water using a colander
4. heat up a frying pan (medium heat) and add 1/2 tablespoon of oil
5. place edamame in frying pan and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and a 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
6. stir and fry until the edamame has a nice brown tinge along its edges and until the red pepper begins to soften. (about 3-5 minutes)
7. place in bowl and enjoy!



(an instructional video on making edamame)



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