Edamame- Soy Beans in the pod. http://www.durgan.org/URL/?DIVNK 18 September 2009 Edamame- Soy beans cooked in the pod. Edamame- a soybean that can be eaten fresh and is best known as a snack with a nutritional punch. Soy beans are picked before drying out and boiled in water for a few minutes. The pods are soft and the bean can be removed by pulling through the teeth and lips. This is an ideal nutritious snack, far superior to junk food. Try them you may like. The cooked beans can be frozen for later use. The Chinese have been using soy beans for about 5000 years.
