Edamame Flavored with Japanese Seven Spices

Never Eat Edamame by Itself again.  These Edamame are flavored with Japanese Seven Spices and Sesame Seeds.  In Less than 20 Minutes,  You Will Have the Perfect Healthy Snacks with a Kick!

Edamame is supposed to be the healthiest snacks in the world….

…. but I find them to be dull and boring!

Whose with me?

Every time I have used edamame on my blog, I have always flavored it.  Last time, I flavored it with Thai spices and it was delicious!

The star of this recipe has to be the (Affiliate Link) Japanese seven spice!

What amazing flavors!!

I also found out that it is known by a few names:

1) Shichi-mi tōgarashi (main)

2) Nana-iro tōgarashi

3) ..or simply “shichimi”

I have been trying to pronounce the main name out loud and I think I almost have it.  Ask me in another month and I just might be able to speak it like a pro.

This is the first time I have used Japanese seven spice seasoning in any recipe.  I can’t believe it took me this long to put it into a recipe.

It has a very strong flavor and it completely enveloped my mouth with a delicious taste explosion!  Its made by blending 7 spices (duh, right?) and I could taste them all:

1. Red Pepper
2. Sichuan Pepper
3. Ginger
4. White Sesame Seeds
5. Black Sesame Seeds
6. Orange Peel
7. Nori Flakes

The sichuan pepper is the one that awakened my taste birds first! They are the dominant flavor in the spice and I LOOOVED it!

You know how much I love my spicy food, so, not surprisingly, I fell in love with the seasoning right away.  I can’t wait to try in other recipes like this miso-glazed eggplant or my spicy orange tofu.

If you like the shelled edamame, you can use the same steps, but, use only about 3/4 tsp of the seven spice.  P/S: Have you tried some of my shelled edamame recipes like edamame couscous salad, quinoa wraps or vegetarian gyros?

Are you a regular user of this spice?  Show me some of the recipes you have used it in.

Want to learn out to pronounce Shichi-mi tōgarashi?

Edamame With Japanese Seven Spice

Edamame With Japanese Seven Spice

These Edamame Snacks are flavored with Japanese Seven Spices and Sesame Seeds.

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Course Snack

Cuisine Japanese

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 17 minutes

Servings 2 cups

Calories 251 kcal

Author Healing Tomato

Ingredients

• 2 cup Edamame Frozen or fresh
• 1.5 tsp Japanese Seven Spice Seasoning **See Notes
• 2 tsp White Sesame Seeds
• 2 tsp Black Sesame Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Lime Juice optional
• 2 tsp coconut oil ^^See Notes

Instructions

1. In a skillet or small pan, add the oil
   

2. Heat on medium heat for 10 seconds
   

3. Add the Edamame.  If using frozen, DO NOT thaw
   

4. Add the seven spice and mix well
   

5. Let it cook uncovered for about 12 minutes or until the skin starts to wrinkle
   

6. Add the sesame seeds and lime juice
   

7. Mix one more time and then turn off the heat after 30 seconds
   

8. Let it cool to touch before serving
   

Recipe Notes

** Use this spice amount based on your spice tolerance.  I like my food on the spicy side, so, I put extra in this recipe. 

^^ Traditionally, Japanese cooking uses canola or vegetable oil.  I am trying very hard to lessen my use of these oils which is why I used coconut oil.  Feel free to use your oil of choice

If you want to use shelled edamame instead of the pods, follow the same steps. The only thing different would be to use less spice.  Go with about a 3/4 tsp of it.

Nutrition Facts

Edamame With Japanese Seven Spice

Amount Per Serving (2 cups)

Calories 251 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Sodium 9mg 0%

Potassium 675mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 16g 5%

Dietary Fiber 8g 32%

Sugars 3g

Protein 17g 34%

Vitamin C 11.5%

Calcium 13.7%

Iron 22.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.