Add to the plus column the fact that a bag of edamame is relatively inexpensive, and you’ve got a culinary homerun.
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The term edamame refers to the immature green soybeans known to make a welcome appearance in any sushi dish worth raving about. Because of their versatility, edamame have found their way into ...
Edamame (eh-dah-MAH-meh) are young, sweet, green soybeans harvested while still tender. Sometimes you will see them referred to as Japanese soybeans because “eda” means branch or twig and “mame” is ...
A friend made this dip and after tasting it, I asked for the recipe, which came from her friend S.S. If you've never purchased edamame outside of a sushi restaurant, look for it in supermarket freezer ...
Chicago: Help! The Chicago Tribune printed a reader's letter warning that eating edamame inhibits the body's ability to digest protein and might be unhealthy in other ways. Some quick Internet ...
Once enjoyed only at the Japanese sushi bar, edamame has found its way into mainstream American meals, serving up fresh flavor and big nutrition. Edamame, which means “stalk beans” or “branch beans” ...