Recipe: Chinese Five Spice Edamame

Posted online May 17, 2011 | 1:37 pm

Edamame is a trendy appetizer your party guests will go for. The addition of Chinese Five Spice adds extra interest.

Why try? Create a light Asian-inspired treat with only three ingredients.

Foodie Byte: Chinese Five Spice powder can be found in the seasoning aisle of your local grocery store. Though frozen edamame is available shelled, purchase edamame with the shells on for this recipe.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Kosher salt
1 tablespoon Chinese Five Spice powder
2 pounds frozen edamame, shells on

Preparation

Combine Kosher Salt and Chinese Five spice powder in a small bowl.
Place edamame in a microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave for approximately four minutes, or until edamame peas are tender.
Rest covered for one minute. Remove plastic wrap and toss edamame with Chinese Five Spice mixture.
Serve immediately.

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