Yard House Edamame Recipe

A quick and flavorful garlic soy edamame recipe inspired by Yard House. Tender edamame pods tossed in a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy sauce—perfect as an appetizer or snack.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 lb Edamame in pods Fresh or frozen

1 tbsp Avocado oil Or any neutral oil

1 tbsp Garlic (minced) Fresh preferred

1 tbsp Ginger (minced) Fresh

2 tbsp Soy sauce Light or regular

2–3 tsp Maple syrup Or honey

1 tsp Sesame oil Toasted

½–1 tbsp Sambal Oelek or Sriracha Adjust to taste

— — Water For boiling

— — Salt For boiling

Equipment

easy edamame recipe For boiling edamame
Colander For draining
Skillet For sauce
Mixing bowl For tossing
Knife For mincing
Cutting board Prep work
Measuring spoons Accuracy

Method

Step 1 – Prep ingredients

Mince the garlic and ginger finely and keep them ready.

Step 2 – Boil and cook edamame

Bring salted water to a boil, add edamame, and cook for 3–5 minutes until bright green and tender.

Step 3 – Drain and dry

Drain the edamame in a colander and shake off excess water.

Step 4 – Make the sauce

Heat oil in a skillet, sauté garlic and ginger briefly, then turn off heat and mix in soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and chili paste.

Step 5 – Toss and serve

Add edamame to a bowl, pour the sauce over, toss well, and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcook edamame—they should stay firm, not mushy.
Always use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.
Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing chili paste.
Toss while hot so the sauce sticks better.
For less salt, use low-sodium soy sauce.