Edamame Stir-Fry

Last Updated on April 24, 2026 by Lisa Keys

Have you tried edamame? How about an edamame stir-fry? These mildly flavored green soybeans are my go-to appetizer at our local Asian restaurant. Typically, the kitchen simply boils them in salted water and serves them family-style. You just pick up a pod and pop the beans into your mouth while you wait for the main course or sip a drink at the bar. While the fibrous outer pod isn't edible, it carries all that wonderful salt.

I love how the beans inside burst with texture, but I wondered: could I punch up that nutty flavor and make them even more interesting at home?

Get ready for the best edamame stir-fry ever, featuring Serious Foodie spice rubs and sauces.

You won't be able to stop eating this edamame stir-fry. The outer shells are infused with a complex mix of Serious Foodie Asian flavors. In fact, the spice rub and sauce completely transforms an otherwise boring edamame into an aromatic and addictive experience. Just let your tongue and palate suck the sauce off the shell.

Honestly, your taste buds will sing. Now enjoy the texture of the beans inside as they mingle with all that flavor. Discard the outer shell and go in for another. Not only are they finger-licking good, but completely craveable. I bet you can't just eat one or two or three.

Now here is the best part of this recipe. Not only is it darn delicious, but it only takes 5 ingredients to make it. In addition, did I tell you it's ready in 10 minutes? OMG! Thanks to Serious Foodie spices and sauces, this recipe will leave you wanting more. So, you might want to try my main dish sablefish recipe.

the best edamame stir-fry ingredients

pro tips

• the outer fibrous pod is not edible
• provide a discard bowl for your guests for those non-edible empty shells
• edamame can be steamed, boiled or microwaved prior to stir-frying
• edamame are an anti-inflammatory healthy snack packed with vitamin enriched protein

What an honor to compete in the Serious Foodie blogger challenge. Serious Foodie sent me a generous supply of their spice rubs and sauces to experiment with. For this recipe, I chose to use the fragrant, umami flavors of the Chinese BBQ Spice Rub and the tangy Vietnamese Sweet Chili Hot Sauce. Please give my appetizer a try. It's perfect for a pre-dinner snack, holiday party appetizer +/or tailgate. I really think I hit it out of the park.

Edamame Stir-Fry

Lisa Keys

Only 5 ingredients and 4 steps to the most delicious global appetizer.

5 from 1 vote

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Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Asian

Servings 6

Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 10 oz. package edamame with sea salt
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Serious Foodie Vietnamese Sweet Chili Hot Sauce
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Serious Foodie Chinese BBQ Spice Rub

Instructions

 

• Cook edamame according to package directions; drain well.
• In a large, non-stick skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add edamame and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until pods take on some brown spots.
• Add chili hot sauce and soy sauce tossing edamame until coated and glazed.
• Sprinkle with BBQ spice rub and toss edamame again.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 153mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.04mg

Keyword asian-fusion, edamame stir-fry, healthy snack

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