noun
- Young soybean pods, typically boiled or steamed and eaten as a snack or appetizer, often salted.
Usage: From Japanese; commonly served in East Asian cuisine; Usually eaten by squeezing the beans out of the pod with the teeth
Examples
- We ordered edamame as an appetizer at the Japanese restaurant.
- Edamame is a popular healthy snack high in protein.
- The edamame pods were sprinkled with sea salt.
- She cracked open the edamame and popped the beans into her mouth.
- Edamame can be served hot or cold.
- Many sushi restaurants offer steamed edamame as a starter.