Steamed Edamame with Sea Salt
Steamed Edamame with Sea Salt is a simple, popular appetizer consisting of whole green soybean pods steamed or boiled and sprinkled with coarse sea salt. It is a staple snack and side dish in East Asian cuisine, particularly in Japan and China, often served in izakayas (Japanese pubs) and at casual gatherings.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Edamame is a nutritional powerhouse, being high in plant-based protein and dietary fiber while being low in carbohydrates and containing healthy fats. A typical 1-cup serving (in pods) provides around 180-200 calories, along with significant amounts of folate, vitamin K, manganese, and iron.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 188 kcal |
| Protein | 18.5 g |
| Carbs | 13.8 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 3.4 g |
| Sodium | 290 mg |
| Potassium | 676 mg |
| Folate | 482 mcg |
| Vitamin K | 41 mcg |
| Manganese | 1.6 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 100 mg |
| Phosphorus | 262 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
Per 1 cup (155 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish is a quintessential example of 'otsumami'—Japanese drinking snacks designed to complement beer or sake. Nutritionally, it's unique as one of the few legumes that is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids, making it a valuable food for vegetarians and vegans.
