Edamame

Nibbles for 6

1 one-pound bag edamame or soybeans in pods, frozen

2 teaspoons salt (sea salt preferred)

1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Drop the edamame into the boiling water, stir, and return to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium high, cook for 1 ½ minutes, then drain in a large colander. Refresh the beans under cold, running water, tossing by hand so that they cool evenly. Drain thoroughly.

2. Transfer the cool soybeans pods to a large bowl and add the salt. Toss lightly to coat evenly and serve. To eat, simply suck the soybeans out of their pods.