Furikake Edamame

Name: Furikake Edamame
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 400g frozen brined edamame; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons furikake; Ichimi togarashi, for sprinkling (optional)

Edamame, soybeans in the pod, are a popular bar snack all over Japan – a bit like beer nuts or pretzels. You can buy them frozen from Asian grocers to have on hand when friends drop by for a drink. Simply blanch them (or better still pop them in the microwave for a minute) and they’re ready to go. I discovered that they’re even better tossed with a shake of furikake (Japanese rice seasoning) and ichimi togarashi (red chilli powder), an idea I first saw at mod Japanese diner Cho Cho San in Potts Point, Sydney which has furikake edamame on the menu. Enjoy with a cold Yebisu beer, try the premium black if you’re a fan of dark beers!

Serves 6 as a snack

Ingredients

400g frozen brined edamame
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons furikake
Ichimi togarashi, for sprinkling (optional)

Method

Place frozen edamame in a bowl and into the microwave on high for a minute or so until heated through. Alternatively, place frozen edamame in a saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil; drain well.
Pat dry on paper towel.
Place in a large bowl with vegetable oil and toss to coat.
Add furikake and toss through.
Transfer furikake edamame to a serving bowl and sprinkle with a little ichimi togarashi if you like.
Serve with a large bowl for the empty pods.