This spicy garlic edamame is ready in a flash, perfect for your spicy cravings. It's delectable and addictive, and you cannot stop yourself until you've finished. Edamame is sauteed with spicy chili garlic sauce!
About This Recipe
Have you visited Chinese restaurants and loved the warm, salty edamame that served as a complementary dish? You hit the jackpot; this recipe is created exclusively for you.
You don't need to sit sad on boring evenings; try this spicy garlic edamame and feel the difference(also check these Chinese french fries and this honey Sriracha shrimp).
Every time I make it, I leave with just the serving plate with fingerprint traces(that's finger-licking good). The fabulous part is that everything can be made in under 10 minutes.
Why You'll Love This Spicy Garlic Edamame?
- It's super easy to make and does not require any kitchen skills.
- Edamame is protein-rich, low in fat, and rich in vitamins and minerals.
- A vegan snack than munching on deep-fried or store-bought ones.
- Needs less prepping work.
- Use just a pan; there is no mess in the kitchen.
- And finally, it is delicious.
The Ingredients
- Edamame. This recipe is for frozen edamame with shells. You can get them in the frozen aisle in any leading grocery store.
- Chili garlic sauce. My most reliable ingredient for this spicy edamame sauce recipe. It's hot and spicy; use half the quantity to cut it down further to choose spice tolerance.
- Vegetable oil. Substitute with sesame oil for pure Asian flavors or any cooking oil with a neutral taste.
- Garlic. Use the garlic pods and mince them finely. The garlic flakes or the garlic salt are not recommended here.
- Sesame seeds. Use either black or skinless sesame seeds. Add them for the look and slightly roasted taste, but you may also skip them.
How To Make Spicy Garlic Edamame?
Steam. Set a pan over medium-high heat, add two cups of water, and bring it to a boil.
Add edamame shells and cook them for 2 minutes on medium to high heat. Strain the edamame and discard the water.
Saute. In the same pan, add vegetable oil and minced garlic.
Cook over low heat until fragrant. Garlic gets burned quickly, so always cook over low to medium heat.
Add sesame seeds, chili garlic sauce, and edamame. The chili garlic sauce is spicy, so add less if you are spice intolerant.
Combine. Toss until edamame is evenly coated with the sauce.
Serve immediately as an appetizer.
How To Store The Leftovers?
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container or bags. Refrigerate the spicy edamame for use within five days, or freeze it to use within three months(use freezer-safe containers).
- To reheat from the frozen, thaw the edamame overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave. For the best results, sprinkle water over edamame and microwave it.
What To Serve With?
This is great to serve with cocktails or mocktails. Or it is best to do as appetizers. Chatting with friends and this spicy garlic edamame is the most fabulous of anything in the world. The following are my handpicked,
The Recipe Variations
- Sweet and spicy: Add a teaspoon of brown sugar for a rich glaze and delectable taste.
- Sesame oil: If you have sesame oil, use it instead of vegetable oil, as it gives authentic Asian flavors.
- Red pepper flakes: On the other hand, some may find this recipe bland; if you feel you are in this category, sprinkle red pepper flakes for intense heat.
- Chili paste: To make chili garlic edamame, substitute Chinese chili sauce. This is the less spicy version of chili edamame sauce.
- Fresh edamame: If your stores carry edamame in season, you are most welcome to use it instead of the frozen.
- Soy sauce: Sprinkle a teaspoon of soy sauce for extra depth in the punch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add a teaspoon of brown sugar and toss it over the heat until the sugar coats the edamame evenly.
Or, take half the quantity of spice-coated edamame and rinse it in water. Then, add the rest of the spiced edamame and toss again for an even coating.
This party-friendly recipe is made a day before the party to save you from last-minute stress and mess.
Just hold the tip of the edamame with your fingers, bite it, and open the other end. Slowly slip the bean into your mouth. Enjoy the hint of sauce from the bite, and discard the shell. ENJOY!!
This is gently spicy; we add a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce but do not get into that too much. Since you are making it, you know the spice level for your family: adjust the quantity of the chili garlic sauce.
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📖 Recipe
Spicy garlic edamame
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup edamame with shells and frozen
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil /sesame oil/canola oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce Asian
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a pan add water and bring it to boil.
- Add edamame and cook for about 2 minutes or it cooked completely.
- Strain and discard the water.
- In the same pan, add the vegetable oil and the minced garlic.
- Saute until the garlic changes its color slightly.
- Add chili garlic sauce, sesame seeds, and the steamed edamame.
- Toss well and serve immediately.
Tamara J says
I LOVE edamame, and this recipe is perfect! Awesome amount of spice, with the delicious garlicky zing. It’s an awesome appetizer and perfect snack.
Sujatha Muralidhar says
Thank you Tamara, glad you liked this spicy version.
Andrea says
I do love edamame as a snack. This spicy version sounds marvelous and I can't wait to try it.
Tessa Zundel says
Amazingly, I have yet to try edamame but I've seen the freeze dried snack bags of them and wondered how they were. I love sesame anything and so your recipe has sparked my interest! The other ingredients looks tasty, too - off to see where I can buy edamame!
Sujatha Muralidhar says
Glad to hear you. Edamame are easily available in the major grocery stores. You may get edamame in the frozen vegetable aisle. I usually get them from my nearest Walmart or .from the Wegmans stores.
Lorraine says
This sounds interesting and we need to add soy to my husbands diet. We are pretty tame when it comes to spicy flavors. How would you temper the heat? Is there another option to add some heat but in the mild side? We can’t wait to try this!
Sujatha Muralidhar says
Glad to hear you, this recipe is on the milder note. If you prefer to increase the heat, you may add a spoonful of sriracha sauce. This will instantaneously heats up the dish. On the other side, if you want intense peppery flavors, add a spoon of roasted red pepper flakes. These are my reliable heating up sources.
justin says
OMG this was so good when I made fried rice for dinner the other night.
Anita says
I usually serve my edamame plain, but this spicy version is also very yummy and not that much more difficult to prepare.