How to Freeze Fresh Edamame

DIRECTIONS

Getting Ready:

  1. You will need 2 large pots and a colander.

  2. Spread a clean towel covered with paper towels on a clean, heat-proof surface.

  3. Rinse your freshly picked edamame in clean running water.

  4. Using a large stock pot, fill with ice and water and place in the sink.

Prep Time: 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • Fresh edamame (Use fresh edamame within 2-3 days after harvest. Store edamame in a refrigerator)

  • Salt

  • Ice

  • Zip-lock freezer bags

STEP 1: Bring water to a boil in a deep stock pot.

  • Add one tablespoon of salt for every gallon of water in your pot. Water should cover the amount of edamame being prepared.

  • Add fresh edamame to the boiling water.

  • Cook a total of 3 minutes from the time you add the edamame to the boiling water.

STEP 2: Drain cooked edamame in a colander & transfer into a pot of ice water.

  • Let edamame sit in the pot of ice water for two (2) minutes.

  • Strain chilled edamame in a colander.

STEP 3: Place strained edamame on a towel and blot dry with paper towels

  • After briefly drying edamame on a towel, place in zip-lock bags and freeze.

ENJOY home-grown edamame throughout the year!

Note: Properly frozen edamame will retain its flavor and quality up to 12 months.