China · Home-style

Edamame Simmered with Preserved Plums

Edamame pods simmered with sour preserved plums until the beans are soft and carry the fruit's sweet-tart fragrance.

48 minutes · 4 servings · Easy

Edamame Simmered with Preserved Plums

Preserved plums belong to the fruit-eating traditions of the Chaoshan area and of the south in general, where they are used both as a snack and as seasoning. Simmering them with edamame borrows that sourness for a dish that is eaten as it is, straight from the pot. Pods take far longer than shelled beans, so plan on giving them most of an hour.

Ingredients

  • edamame300 g
  • preserved plums6 pieces
  • salt2 g

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the salt to cold water and soak the edamame for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Bring water to a boil, add the edamame and the preserved plums and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Take off the heat and eat them while they are hot.

Source: HowToCook · WorldBite adaptation · Unlicense source text; bilingual recipe adapted by WorldBite.