Fresh edamame should be blanched first before being frozen. Eating. Edamame can come in two forms: pods or beans. Edamame beans are easy to eat and can be cooked just like any other type of beans. The edamame pods require a different process to eat. The p

Place the edamame in a steaming basket, steam tray, or colander above the boiling water. Cover the pot and steam for 5 to 10 minutes for fresh edamame and 3 to 8 minutes for frozen edamame, until tender. Rinse to cool down, if desired. For the microwaving

Mix in the soy sauce mixture with the edamame for 2-3 minutes. Slowly pour the soy sauce into the same skillet as the edamame. Let the edamame simmer in the sauce so they can absorb the flavor. Use a mixing spoon to coat all of the edamame pods. If the sk