allergens: soy, sesame
Spice up your dinner table with this Chili-Charred Edamame. It’s a really simple appetizer that’s packed with protein and fiery chili oil.
Our town of Montclair has a great restaurant called Ani Ramen House. It’s obvious what their specialty is—and they do it well. But my favorite thing on the menu is the Chili-Charred Edamame. It’s a simple thing, but I really love it. So much, in fact, that I came up with my own version so I could have it whenever I want.
Edamame is something that’s pretty ubiquitous in Japanese restaurants. It’s almost always the same though: either simply salted or totally plain. That’s why Ani Ramen House’s recipe stood out to me. The spice is such a fantastic upgrade.
Ingredients
This is such an easy dish to make. It only requires the four ingredients shown above: edamame, sea salt, chili oil and sesame oil. And if you want even more flavor, throw a teaspoon of minced garlic into the pan once the sesame oil is heated up and sauté it for thirty seconds. I personally think these four ingredients provide enough flavor, but the garlic could be a good addition.
The edamame I use when I make this recipe is pre-packaged. So I just follow the directions on the package, which is essentially steaming it in the microwave for a couple of minutes. Then it moves to a pan on the stovetop for the charring and additional ingredients. So easy!
If you need an easy appetizer for your next dinner, this is the dish for you (Another good one is these Japchae Spring Rolls with Sunbutter Sauce). The ingredients are simple and the time is short, but the flavor is out of this world. I think you’re going to love it.
Tell Me What You Think
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this Chili-Charred Edamame if you make it. So drop me a comment below, and be sure to tag @nutfreevegan on social media if you’re posting photos. Plus, it’s always super fun to see these dishes out in the wild!
  
Chili-Charred Edamame
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 pound unshelled edamame
- 1 Tbsp. chili oil
- 1 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- Steam edamame according to package.
- In a medium-sized frying pan, heat sesame oil over low-medium heat. Add edamame, chili oil and sea salt. Mix together and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow for even charring.
- Top with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately.
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