In the Fernwood neighbourhood of Victoria, BC there is an amazing wine and tapas restaurant called Stage. I have been fortunate enough to visit this place many times since it has opened and have always been a fan of many of their dishes. In particular, I am a fan of their edamame.
Stage has changed the way I think about edamame. These little soy beans have become a serving vessel for flavour, as many people bite the pod to remove the beans inside and taste whatever is on the shell (it’s true, you don’t eat the pod – just the bean). As the pod isn’t edible they usually aren’t flavoured with much more than salt when served.
Give this a try, and let me know what you think!
· 1 bag (454g) frozen edamame pods
· 2 large shallots, thinly sliced into crescent moons
· 1 to 2 limes, juiced
· 1/2 tsp – 1 tsp red chili flakes
· 1 Tbsp EVOO (which is extra virgin olive oil)
· 1 lg clove of garlic (or 2 small), minced
Begin by combining the shallots, lime juice, chili flakes, evoo and garlic in a bowl, Mix well and let rest until edamame is ready. Bring water in a steamer to a boil and steam the edamame for about 5 minutes. (Use basket steamer or a cooking pot insert).
Remove the edamame and shake off extra water, place in a large serving bowl and toss with the shallot mixture. Let cool slightly and add salt to taste (if needed). Enjoy!
As a side note, I’m pretty sure Stage uses butter and not oil. A lot of butter. So if you’re a fan of buttery goodness give that a try!
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