Name: Salt-and-Pepper Edamame (Soybeans in the Pod)
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 20 (hors d'oeuvres)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarse salt; 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns; 2 tablespoons pink peppercorns; 4 (1-pound) bags frozen edamame (soybeans in the pod)

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Salt-and-Pepper Edamame (Soybeans in the Pod)Romulo Yanes

Edamame are fun to eat, the slightly fuzzy bright-green pods tickle your lips as you gently suck the beans into your mouth. Provide bowls for the empty pods.

Cooks' notes:

• Peppered salt may be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container at cool room temperature.
• Edamame may be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before tossing with peppered salt.

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