6 New Ways to Eat Edamame

Edamame is typically associated with a very specific dining scenario: The beans are sucked out of their thick, salted pods as an appetizer before a big sushi dinner. Here are other delicious, inventive ways to use edamame in a variety of dishes.

Edamame, Celery, and Fennel Salad with Candied Lemon

The crunchy mix of edamame, sliced celery, fennel, parsley, and shallot in this salad is unexpected and fun.

Kimbap (Korean Sushi Rolls) 

Star chef David Chang was inspired by a snack he had at Yunpilam, a temple in South Korea, where the nuns served him edamame mixed with walnuts and molasses. His playful vegetable rolls have an edamame-and-walnut filling; unlike other sushi rolls, they can be served warm.

Creamy Risotto with Edamame

This risotto was created when chef Jeff Smith's daughter, Isabelle, tossed some rich Laughing Cow cheese into a pot of risotto. The cup of Budweiser beer is his own addition. "Kids come up with cool flavor combinations that an adult would never think of," he says. "I learn a lot that way."

Sea Bass with Edamame-Rye Crust

Sweet, crushed, and sizzled soybeans make a terrific crust for flaky sea bass. You can use shelled fresh or frozen edamame for this dish by chef Wylie Dufresne.

Edamame Fried Brown Rice

Edamame is a great addition to this hearty fried brown rice dish, which is a great way to use day-old rice, too.

 Roasted Edamame Snacks

Edamame roasted in a spiced soy sauce mixture is a fantastic snack. It's also incredibly easy to make.