Not only is edamame a versatile food, but it is also highly nutritious and good for your health. In addition to its beneficial effects such as protecting the liver, nourishing the kidneys, preventing aging, and providing calcium, the gelatinous substance in edamame also helps with digestion, bone density, and lowering cholesterol. Therefore, edamame is an ideal ingredient for people with diabetes or obesity and is often referred to as “green ginseng.”
With this ingredient, you can prepare dishes such as boiled edamame, stir-fried edamame with eggs, grilled edamame, or stir-fried edamame with garlic. Additionally, you can also learn how to make rolled egg with edamame to treat your family to a delicious and unique dish.
1. Ingredients for rolled egg with edamame:
– Edamame: 4 pods
– Eggs: 2 to 3
– Seasonings: Salt, cooking oil
2. Steps to make rolled egg with edamame:
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
– After buying edamame, wash them thoroughly and cut off the stalks.
– Crack the eggs into a small bowl, add a pinch of salt, and beat well.
Step 2: Boil the edamame
– Place a pot of water on the stove, add a tablespoon of salt, and bring to a boil.
– Then, add the edamame to the boiling water and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until they change color. Then, remove them and set aside.
Step 3: Fry the eggs
– Heat a pan on the stove, brush a thin layer of cooking oil onto the pan, and slowly pour in a scoop of beaten eggs.
– Fry the eggs over low heat until they are slightly solidified on top but still moist.
Step 4: Roll the eggs with edamame
– Wait until the fried eggs are slightly solidified, then quickly place the boiled edamame on top and roll them together until the eggs are completely wrapped around.
– Use a spatula to remove the rolled egg with edamame from the pan, cut it into bite-sized pieces, and place them on a plate.
The rolled egg with edamame is visually appealing with its bright yellow color from the eggs and green color from the edamame. When enjoying this dish, you can dip it in sweet and sour sauce or chili sauce to enhance the flavor.
3. Tips for making rolled egg with edamame:
– It is recommended to choose edamame pods that are shiny green, visually appealing, and still have a thin layer of fuzz on the outside. Avoid buying pods with bruises or strange substances on the skin.
– Do not choose edamame pods that are too soft or too long, as longer pods are usually older.
– If you have leftover edamame that you don’t plan to use, you can wrap them in a layer of kitchen paper and store them in the fridge. Alternatively, you can put the edamame in a ziplock bag and store them in the fridge. This preservation method will keep the edamame fresh for up to 4-5 days.