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

Name: Miso Butter Edamame
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: edamame, 1 lb. in pods; butter, 1 tbsp. melted; white miso paste, 1 tbsp.; honey, 1 tsp.; rice vinegar, 1 tsp.; shichimi togarashi seasoning, 1/4 tsp.; salt, to taste

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)

Edamame - 1 lb. - in pods
Butter - 1 tbsp. - melted
White miso paste - 1 tbsp.
Honey - 1 tsp.
Rice vinegar - 1 tsp.
Shichimi togarashi seasoning - 1/4 tsp.
Salt - - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍴🌿💧

Cook the edamame according to package directions.
Step 2 - 🥣🧈🍯🍚🌶️

In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, miso paste, honey, rice vinegar, and shichimi togarashi seasoning.
Step 3 - 🥢🌿👌

Once the edamame is cooked and drained, toss it in the miso-butter mixture until coated evenly.
Step 4 - 🧂🍽️

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.