How To Cook Frozen Edamame Pods

Bring 1 QT (1 L) of water in a large pot to a boil and add 4% salt. Save some salt for sprinkling after cooking. Why 4%? Read the section above.

Read the package of your unshelled edamame carefully because they can be partially cooked, fully cooked, or totally uncooked. This obviously changes the cooking time.

Partially cooked – 2 to 3 minutes

Uncooked – 4 to 5 minutes (based on the size of soybeans)

Fully-cooked – 1 minute (If your package is imported from us, the edamame are always fully cooked; you just need to defrost in boiling water)

Cook edamame in salt water.

Drain well (do not rinse). Sprinkle a little bit of salt and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.