Garlic Edamame

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) edamame (in the pod, frozen or fresh)

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1-2 tablespoons sambal oelek (adjust to taste)

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

• Sea salt, to taste

• Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

• Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

1. Cook the Edamame:

   • If using frozen edamame, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the edamame and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain and set aside.

   • If using fresh edamame, cook them in boiling water for about 3-5 minutes, then drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Garlic and Sambal:

   • In a large skillet or wok, melt the butter over medium heat.

   • Add the sesame oil to the skillet and heat it up with the butter.

   • Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

   • Add the sambal oelek to the skillet and stir well to combine with the garlic and butter-sesame oil mixture.

3. Combine:

   • Add the cooked edamame to the skillet with the garlic-sambal butter mixture.

   • Drizzle with soy sauce and toss everything together until the edamame is well coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Season:

   • Season with sea salt to taste. If you like a bit of extra heat, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

5. Serve:

   • Transfer the garlic sambal butter edamame to a serving bowl.

   • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if using.

Tips:

• Adjust the amount of sambal oelek to your spice preference.

• For extra flavor, you can also add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.

• Serve as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.