Bring the 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Once it's bubbling away, add in 1 tsp of kosher salt to season the cooking water. 🧂

Carefully add the frozen edamame pods to the boiling water. Cover the pot with a lid and let them cook for 5-7 minutes, until the beans are tender and bright green.

Drain the cooked edamame in a colander or mesh strainer. Transfer the hot, steaming pods to a serving bowl.

(Optional) Toss the edamame with 1 tbsp of melted butter or olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt. The fat and salt add such a delicious savory flavor! 😋

Serve the edamame warm, or let them cool to room temperature. Either way, they make the perfect guilt-free snack. 🙌

Pro Tips:

For the sweetest, most tender edamame, look for young, bright green pods.

Don't overcook the beans - they should still have a nice bite to them.

Salting the cooking water is key to bringing out the natural flavors.

Get creative with seasonings! Try soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, or a dash of chili powder.