A small white bowl filled with a pile of steaming hot edamame pods, coated with glaze made of miso and butter, and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi seasoning.

Miso Butter Edamame

Category Side Dish
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Style Japanese
Technique Boiling
Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: May 14, 2023

This recipe is a twist on the classic Japanese dish of edamame sprinkled with salt. The addition of miso and butter adds richness and depth to the dish, while shichimi togarashi adds a hint of spice. This side dish is light and perfect for a spring day in NYC.

Ingredients (for 4)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - πŸ΄πŸŒΏπŸ’§
    Cook the edamame according to package directions.
  2. Step 2 - πŸ₯£πŸ§ˆπŸ―🍚🌢️
    In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, miso paste, honey, rice vinegar, and shichimi togarashi seasoning.
  3. Step 3 - πŸ₯’πŸŒΏπŸ‘Œ
    Once the edamame is cooked and drained, toss it in the miso-butter mixture until coated evenly.
  4. Step 4 - πŸ§‚πŸ½οΈ
    Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.

Additional

For a variation, try adding a squeeze of fresh lime juice or a sprinkle of sesame seeds. This dish is also great as a snack or appetizer for larger gatherings.