Sweet Chili Edamame
This quick and easy Sweet Chili Edamame is perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. Edamame pods are pan-fried in garlic, sweet chili sauce, then topped with toasted sesame seeds for a bit of an extra crunch.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1/2 pound frozen edamame pods
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Add the salt to the water, then bring the salted water to a boil in a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the frozen edamame pods to the boiling water. Boil for 4 minutes.
- 3
Drain the edamame, then rinse with cold water.
- 4
Heat cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 5
Add the edamame to the pan; stir-fry for about 1 minute.
- 6
Add the garlic, then stir-fry till aromatic (about 30 seconds).
- 7
Pour the chili sauce over the edamame, followed by the toasted sesame seeds. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- 8
Allow the edamame to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!