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You can either prepare the edamame in the microwave or cook them.
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In the microwave you simply place the frozen edamame pods in a microwave safe dish, cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 3-4 minutes.
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Remove dish and let edamame stand for 1 minute before enjoying.
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You can also cook them by adding the frozen edamame into a large saucepan with boiling water.
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Boil for 4-5 minutes then rinse with cold water to cool them.
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Then drain well and serve.
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For the sweet and spicy dipping sauce: Mix the vinegar through minced garlic in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low and add the cornstarch-water mixture.
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Continue stirring until the sauce thickens (about 2 minutes).
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Remove and taste.
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If the sauce isnt sweet enough, add a little more sugar.
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If not spicy enough, add more Sambal Olelek.
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Pour the dipping sauce into small jars.
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Serve as desired over your edamame and use extra as dipping sauce.
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The sweet and spicy dipping sauce is also excellent for summer rolls, grilled chicken, fish or seafood.
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Enjoy!
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Edamame may be served hot or cold.
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To eat just push the beans out of the pod and into your mouth.
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(Discard outer shell.)
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Sauce recipe makes about two 4-ounce jars.
