Fresh Cooked Edamame

Ingredients

• 8oz. Fresh or frozen edamame
• Teaspoon of sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) or sesame oil
• 2 cubes frozen garlic (or 2 teaspoons if you use fresh; I used Trader Joe's frozen for this quick meal)
• 1 teaspoon red pepper paste (or equal measure of your favorite red pepper flakes
• 2 T soy sauce
• Smidge of fresh ginger

Instructions

1. Sprinkle edamame generously with salt, rub vigorously, and let stand 15 minutes.
2. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil, add the beans and boil over high heat for 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Don't cover the pot or the beans will lose their bright green color.
4. In the same pot, add the sesame seeds and cook for 30 seconds
5. Add the other ingredients and cook for ~3 minutes
6. Add edamame to the sauce and toss; heat until edamame is warm

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