6 New Ways to Eat Edamame

There are lots of satiating ways to enjoy fresh soy beans.

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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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Roasted Edamame Snacks

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

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