Edamame Dip With Crackers

          Knock, knock.... Who's there? A new entry... New entry at where?.. I'm a new entry at #foodiemonday #bloghop challenge. Sounds so interesting., hummm! I'm also so happy and excited to join these highly creative food bloggers. According to me, 'the beginning is the most important part of the work.' I'm going to introduce myself with this really delicious recipe of appetizer "Edamamme Dip with crackers", from Japanese cuisine.

        And as a fresh blogger and new entry at #foodiemonday #bloghop challenge recipe, I tried my best for this Monday theme, #internationalcuisinestarters. Hopefully I fulfill your expectation. 

        Today's #internationalcuisinestarters theme, is my all time favorite, Japanese starter. Again I play with edamame and come out with this truly highly mouthwatering dip, serves with crackers or vegetables. Bright green and crispy sprinkled with some toasted black sesame seeds, it's terrific as the centerpiece of a vegetable and cracker platter. But not only that, it is a awesomely delicious in a wrap or on sandwiches or anywhere that you would use hummus. The complete starter with full of protein, filling, fresh and doubtless delicious. The point is, whenever we ate this dip with crackers the first time as a appetizer, we overate these and never ate main course after it. Like always, try it and believe me...:)

 
Ingredients:
12oz Frozen edamame(without pods)
1/4cup Ripe avocado
2 Cloves of garlic
2tbls Lemon juice
1/4cup Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro or both mix
2tbls Olive oil
1 Green chili(adjust according to taste)
1/4tsp Black pepper powder
1tsp Kosher salt(or salt)
1/2tsp Soya sauce(just a little)
Black dry roasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method:
* Heat the saucepan with salted water in it.
* Add edamame, and cook for 4-5 minutes, until tender.

* Transfer edamame on to ice bath.

* Save some water of the cooking liquid.
* Place the edamame, avocado, peeled garlic, green chili, lemon juice, cilantro, olive oil, black pepper powder, couple drops of soya sauce, kosher salt and 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid water in to a food processor or blender.

* Blend until smooth and creamy, add some water if too thick.

* Garnish with dry roasted black sesame seeds.

* Serve with crackers.

Note: You can serve edamame dip with raw veggies, toasts or pita chips. Choice is yours to enjoy this dip.

  Yeah the appetizer, that's the food we eat before we have our food...This is the perfect recipe, which has delicious taste but not impose too much effort or time spent in the kitchen. And of course, it's great to wow your guests with an outstanding recipe like this.
  Stay tune with me, for more #foodiemonday #bloghop challenges.. And thank you again to all co-bloggers, to give me an opportunity to present this recipe under #foodiemonday #bloghop
   Till next time, "happy cooking" and don't forget to leave your comments and suggestions.
 

Sweet and Spicy Edamame

        I am pretty sure that you all tried Edamame before. I think(actually, i'm pretty sure), I'm in love with these green soybean.

Edamame is one of the most famous appetizer in Japanese cuisine. In Japan, edamame beans are often boiled in salty water still in their pods and served as an appetizer. This appetizer is pretty addictive and you can't stop eating them.
      Today I'll share you how can turn regular edamame into a Sweet and Spicy Edamame.  When you pop the edamame into your mouth, your lip touches the edamame pod that is coated with sweet and spicy and garlicky taste. I'm sure the aroma and spice excites your palate leaving you wanting more.
     When you make  this sweet and spicy edamame at home, just need to be sure of one thing: make a plate for each of you. Sharing doesn't go well with this recipe.:)=

Ingredients:

2cups Edamame(in shell)

1 1/2tsp Oil

1tsp Crushed or minced garlic

1/2tsp Crushed or minced ginger

2tbls Soy sauce

1/2tbls Vinegar(use rice vinegar if available)

2tbls Water

1tsp Brown sugar

1tbls Crushed red pepper flakes(adjust according your taste)

Method:

* Cook the edamame in microwave for about 2-3minutes.

* Take a small mixing bowl, add soy sauce, vinegar, water, red pepper flakes and brown sugar.

* Heat the oil in the pan.

* Add garlic and ginger.
* Cook for 1-2 minutes on low-medium heat.
* Stir continues.
* Add soy sauce mixture in it.
* Cook and stir until the sauce reduce on medium heat, probably about 3-4 minutes.

* Add cooked edamame and toss well.* Mix well and turn off the stove.
* Arrange edamame in the plate or bowl.
* Pour any sauce left in the pan on and alongside the edamame.

* Sprinkle some more crushed red pepper flakes if you like more spicy.

* Serve and eat right away.

          Be versatile and try all food.
Happy cooking till next time.