Yu Xiao's time-honored way of preparing maodou (fresh soybeans / edamame)

We first learned to truly enjoy fresh soybeans when living in China. Our dear friend and chef extraordinaire, Yu Xiao taught us this easy way to prepare them.

1. Bring a pot of slightly salted water to a roiling boil
2. Reduce heat and add fresh soybean pods
3. Boil for four minutes
4. Immediately rinse the soybeans with cold water / immerse the soybeans in cold water to cool
5. Squeeze the tender buttery seeds into your mouth and compost the pods
6. Enjoy!