Andrew Burr

Sauté Garlic Edamame Recipe

Restaurant: Tona Sushi Bar and Grill

Artisan: Tony Chen, co-owner

About: Located in Ogden, Tona supports local farm fresh produce, which allows the chefs to create dishes around seasonal goods. Their menu also offers inventive and tasty tempura items for those looking for more traditional fare. This simple edamame recipe can be served as a side-dish or a tasty snack. (Pair with this Insider's Guide to Ogden)

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Photo: Jay Dash

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Garlic Edamame Sauce

Ingredients:

¼ cup soy sauce
1/8 cup mirin (cooking wine)
½ tsp minced garlic
½ tsp Sriracha chili sauce

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients together!

Preparing the Edamame

Instructions:

Boil a pot of water, enough to cover the edamame
Once the water is boiled, put in the edamame
Boil for about 5-10 minutes and drain the edamame (boil time can vary based on how soft you like the bean to taste)

Sauté Garlic Edamame

Ingredients:

1 tbsp of butter or vegetable oil
1 tsp of minced garlic
1 1/2 cup of edamame
Pinch of salt & pepper
Pinch of hondashi (omit for vegetarian)
4 tsp of garlic edamame Sauce

Instructions:

Heat the sauté pan at high heat
Add in butter or vegetable oil
Add in minced garlic
When butter starts to bubble, add in edamame
Add in a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper and a pinch of hondashi for flavor (if not for vegetarian)
Toss the edamame
Add in garlic edamame sauce
Toss the edamame and enjoy!