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 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb. edamame in pods; 1 tbsp. butter melted; 1 tbsp. white miso paste; 1 tsp. honey; 1 tsp. rice vinegar; 1/4 tsp. shichimi togarashi seasoning; salt to taste

Salty, buttery, umami-packed edamame with a spicy kick.

Category Side Dish

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · May 14, 2023

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.