[rdw1]

Hi all! So, I bought a bag of edamame beans in shell, I just steamed them- now what should i do with them? lol any ideas??? I didn't realize you don't eat the shell so I think I read somewhere about marinating them in shell and then just popping out after but I can't remember for sure so, I call on my sister chickies for help!

[nelie]

I snack on edamame. Basically pop the seeds from the shell and eat.

[PhotoChick]

Yup. Steam them in the microwave, and then squeeze the shells until the bean pops .. enjoy! I sometimes sprinkle mine with a little kosher salt, but not always. Depends on how much other salty food I've had that day.

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[Schmoodle]

Me too, I keep them in the fridge and grab a handful to munch. They are addictive, like peanuts. Good on salads too.

[Ruthxxx]

I've yet to find them up here in the Great White North.

[PhotoChick]

Ruth, Do you have an organic grocery store or a Whole Foods or something like that? I get mine in the organic frozen foods section of my grocery store.

Oh oh oh ... I just thought - do you get to Ottawa at all? I know there's a Sam's Club in Ottawa and I buy frozen bags of edamame at my Sam's sometimes. You could maybe call them and see if they have it?

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[zeffryn]

They are also good roasted....think the chick pea recipe but sub edamame. I usually just roast them with a little olive oil and kosher salt.

[sophie]

Ruth - I buy them all the time in Costco. Twelve containers for $10.89 until recently they were $8.99 They last a long time in the freezer.
I actually had some today, with canned salmon, a little onion and mayo and that will be my salad for two days. There's a Costco in Kingston too. But I guess a membership just for you would not be worthwhile. Maybe you know someone who has a membership.
Sophie
p.s. I also sprinkle some garlic salt on them from time to time.

[sophie]

Um, I will have to try roasting them, Zeff.
Sophie

[rdw1]

Thanks for the great ideas guys- I just ate them as is and they were super yummy! I put em in a ziplock baggie for future snacking- they have a kinda nutty flavor! I will have to try roasting them...

I found these just in the frozen section of our regular grocery store(krogers)

[cottagebythesea]

They made a great addition to salads and tossed into soups, too. I usually keep a bag of Trader Joe's Roasted Edamame & Goji Berry Mix in my car for something to munch on when I'm on the go all day.

[PhotoChick]

It never occured to me to roast them. Ohhh yummy. I'm gonna try that tonight.

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[Ruthxxx]

Thanks for the suggestions. I don't have a Costco membership - not worth it for me - but have friends who do. I'll add them to their grocery list and will also check out a couple of stores next time I'm in Ottawa.