Peas In The Pod

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Peas In The Pod

 

Recipe By : The Sacred Kitchen, Robin and Jon Robertson, page 190

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Side Dishes Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound fresh or frozen soybeans in the pod

Coarse salt for sprinkling

 

Serves 8

 

Called edamame in Japan, this dish of soybeans served in their bright green

pods is simplicity itself. Soybeans in the pod are often found fresh or

frozen in Asian markets. The frozen variety is usually preboiled and

simply needs defrosting at room temperature or under hot running water

before serving. Served as an appetizer, this " pick-up food " is eaten by

placing the cut-end of the pod between the teeth, and pushing the beans out

with your thumb and forefinger from the opposite end, allowing the luscious

beans to fall into your mouth. Be sure to have an empty bowl placed on the

table to discard the empty pods.

 

If using fresh soybeans cook them in a pot of salted boiling water until

tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool to room temperature. If

using frozen, preboiled soy beans, defrost. With a sharp knife cut the

stem off each pod. Put in a serving bowl and garnish with a sprinkling of

coarse salt.

 

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