Edamame with Roasted Cashews
Makes 4 appetizer servings
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen hulled edamame beans
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon sweet soy (see note)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup roasted salted cashews (whole or pieces)
Preparation:
In a wok or skillet, sauté edamame beans in oil, stirring
until cooked through.
Add ginger and garlic, and cook briefly stirring. Add 1 tablespoon of sweet
soy and the salt and cook for 15 seconds more. Put on a plate and top with
roasted cashews.
Note:
Sweet soy sauce is, as the name implies, sweet dark soy
sauce. You may substitute 1 tablespoon of Kikkoman soy sauce mixed with
tablespoon of honey.
Frozen, hulled edamame (soy beans) are available in the frozen food sections
of most supermarkets.
Copyright 2006 Jackie Shen
Red Light, Chicago
