Healthy fingerfood No.2: Soybeans in a pod

I have to admit I'm really not a big fan of vegetables. 

But just like artichokes (and some other vegetables...) soybeans in a pod, 

also called "Edamame" (Japan), "Kong" (Korea) or "Maodou" (China), are an exception.

You either steam or boil them in hot salted water for approx. 8 minutes.

Drain the pods in a colander.

Sprinkle them with salt.

Serve hot or cold in a bowl and with an extra bowl for the empty pods.

 

You eat the beans by squeezing them out of the pods.

I usually do that by pulling the pods through my slightly clenched teeth.
That way the beans directly pop into my mouth and I still get some of the salt that sticks on the pods.
Other people prefer splitting the pod with their fingers in order to get to the beans.
However, soybeans in a pod are easy to make and a delicious, yet healthy snack!

And yes, you can just eat meat WITH it!

You either love or hate it:

Nattō!

"Nattō (なっとう or 納豆) is a traditional Japanese Food made from soybeans fermented with Bacillus subtilis. It is popular especially as a breakfast food. As a rich source of protein and good bacteria, nattō and the soybean paste miso formed a vital source of nutrition in feudal Japan. Nattō can be an acquired taste because of its powerful smell, strong flavor, and slippery texture"  
  
 - Wikipedia