This Spicy Garlic Edamame is ready quickly, 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!
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.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️A vegan snack that's better than munching on deep-fried or store-bought ones.
⭐️Needs less prepping work.
⭐️It's a one pan dish, and finally, it is delicious with a crunchy texture!
Ingredients
- Frozen Edamame: You can get them in the frozen aisle in any leading grocery store.
- Chili garlic sauce is my most reliable ingredient for this spicy edamame sauce recipe. It's hot and spicy; use half the quantity to reduce the heat.
- Vegetable oil: Substitute with sesame oil for pure Asian flavors or any cooking oil with a neutral taste.
- Garlic: Use freshly minced garlic. I do not recommend substituting with alternatives like garlic flakes or garlic salt.
- Sesame seeds: Use black, skinless or both together. I like to use them as a garnish for their nutty flavor, but you can skip them if you prefer.
How To Make Spicy Garlic Edamame
- In a pan, bring water to a boil. Add the frozen edamame and cook for about 2 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Strain and discard the water.
- In the same pan, add vegetable oil and minced garlic and sauté until it turns slightly golden. Then add drained edamame, chili garlic sauce, and sesame seeds.
- Toss everything together, and serve immediately.
♨️How To Adjust The Heat Level
This spicy garlic edamame has a mild kick, which is mainly due to the chili garlic sauce in this recipe.
If you prefer to reduce the heat further, reduce the chili garlic sauce.
To amp up the heat, increase the chili garlic sauce and stir in Sriracha sauce, or add some chili paste like sambal oelek or freshly ground chili paste.
The Leftovers
- You can repurpose the leftover spicy edamame to make fried rice, add it to a salad, or toss it into soup.
- Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer for about two months.
- You can thaw frozen edamame overnight by placing it in the refrigerator or quickly defrosting it in the microwave.
- Reheat: For the best results, microwave it in short intervals, stirring in between, until warm. Sprinkle a little water, cover it, and heat in short bursts.
- If you prefer a stovetop method for reheating, add a splash of oil, sprinkle some water, and sauté in a pan until heated through.
FAQ
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 party-friendly recipe is made a day before the party to save you from last-minute stress and mess.
I live in Pennsylvania, where fresh edamame isn’t commonly available, so I always go with frozen. If you’re lucky enough to find fresh edamame, feel free to use it! You can follow the same recipe whether using fresh or frozen edamame.
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.
More Appetizer Recipes To Try
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📖 Recipe
Spicy Garlic Edamame Recipe
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 /Sriracha sauce/sambal oelek
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds garnishing/optional
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.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by reducing the chili garlic sauce or adding Sriracha, sambal oelek, or freshly ground chili paste for extra spice.
- Enjoy by holding the tip, biting it open, and sliding the beans into your mouth while savoring the flavorful sauce. Discard the shell.
- Leftovers can be repurposed into fried rice, salads, or soups. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the microwave with a sprinkle of water, stirring between intervals, or sauté on the stovetop with a splash of oil and water until heated.
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.