I am so excited to be using Echigo Farm’s edamame tomorrow during one of the three cooking demos at the Greater Springfield Farmers Market. I met Mark, his wife Kumiko and their beautiful children more than a year ago at the Christian County Farmers Market. When I saw they had edamame for sell at their vendor stall…I was impressed. But, as I learned more about their farm and all the beautiful Japanese variety vegetables they also grew, I knew they were going to make a SPLASH with Ozarks’ consumers.
This organic farm sells products at a variety of outlets- learn more on their blog or Facebook page.
My son loves to snack on edamame and for all your mothers out there- edamame packs a healthy nutritional punch you can feel good about!
Below is a recipe incorporating edamame, from the farm itself. I will be demonstrating this recipe at the market on Saturday, July 9. Come out and sample edamame and my sweet corn and tomato dishes.
Spicy Edamame “azuma-ni”
Courtesy of Echigo Farms
Here is a delicious traditional Japanese recipe for edamame boiled with sugar and soy sauce:
Uncooked edamame in the pod (1/2 pound bag)
Dried red hot pepper (1) (or cayenne pepper to taste)
Vegetable oil (1/2 tbsp)
Soy sauce (1 tbsp)
Sugar (1tbsp)
Snip off both ends of the edamame pods, and wash them quickly in cold water. Cut the pepper in half lengthwise; remove and dispose of the seeds. Heat the oil and lightly sauté the pepper. Add the edamame and coat thoroughly in the pepper oil. Add the soy sauce, sugar, and 1/3 cup water. Cover and cook on low flame for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Point: The sauce cooks inside the pod–it’s delicious when enjoyed together with the beans! You can leave out the pepper for a mild version of the recipe.
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