Japanese · appetizer
Edamame (枝豆)
Edamame (枝豆) reads salinity 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Japanese appetizer, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 0.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Salinity 3.6
What's in it (3)
- 1 lb fresh
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
Time & effort: about 10 min (7 min active) · effort: easy
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Rub edamame pods with a generous amount of coarse salt, then boil in salted water for 4 to 5 minutes until the beans are just tender.
- Drain, shake dry, and sprinkle with more salt.
- Serve warm or at room temperature and eat by squeezing beans from the pod.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.