Hawaiian Style “Poke” Edamame – Easy 10-Minute Recipe

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This Hawaiian style poke edamame is savory, flavorful and ready in less than 10 minutes.

Inspired by the flavors of local-style poke in Hawaiʻi, this easy edamame recipe is tossed with a simple seasoned sauce and makes a quick appetizer, snack or side dish.

It’s also naturally vegetarian and easy to make vegan, depending on the ingredients you use.

What Is Poke Edamame?

Traditional poke is usually made with cubed raw fish and seasoned with ingredients such as shoyu, sesame oil, onions and other local flavors.

This poke-style edamame uses shelled edamame instead of fish while keeping the savory flavors that make poke-inspired dishes so good.

It’s not traditional poke, but it’s a simple plant-based version inspired by flavors commonly found in local-style poke.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This poke edamame is:

• Ready in less than 10 minutes
• Made with simple ingredients
• Naturally high in plant-based protein
• Easy to serve as a snack, appetizer or side
• Full of savory, sesame flavor

What Kind of Edamame Should I Use?

Shelled edamame works best for this recipe because it can be tossed directly with the seasoning.

Frozen shelled edamame is convenient and cooks quickly. Prepare it according to the package directions, then drain it well before adding the other ingredients.

What to Serve With Poke Edamame

This easy edamame works well on its own as a snack or appetizer, but you can also serve it alongside other local-style dishes.

Try it with:

• Hawaiian style vegan fried rice
• Hawaiian style macaroni salad
• Hawaiian style vegetable chow mein
• Vegan Hawaiian style chili

Can You Make Poke Edamame Ahead of Time?

Yes. You can prepare this recipe ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

Give it a quick stir before serving so the seasonings are evenly distributed.

What is Aloha Shoyu?

Aloha Shoyu is a popular soy sauce brand in Hawaiʻi. It has a mild, slightly less salty flavor than some other soy sauces and is commonly used in local-style dishes.

If you can’t find Aloha Shoyu, you can substitute another soy sauce. Start with a little less if your soy sauce is especially salty, then add more to taste.

How to Make Hawaiian Style “Poke” Edamame

Ingredients:

• 1 lb frozen edamame
• 2 tablespoons of Aloha Shoyu
• 4-6 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of pure sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon of dried chili flakes (optional)
• Hawaiian salt (or sea salt) to taste

Step 1: Cook the Edamame

Cook the frozen edamame according to the package directions.

Step 2: Make the Seasoning Mixture

While the edamame is cooking, add the Aloha Shoyu, minced garlic, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, chili flakes and salt to a large bowl.

Mix until well combined.

Step 3: Toss and Serve

Drain the cooked edamame well, then add it to the bowl with the seasoning mixture.

Toss until the edamame is evenly coated.

Serve warm, or chill it in the refrigerator and serve cold. Enjoy!

Try these other recipes from Hawai’i!

• Hawaiian Style Vegetable Chow Mein
• Chichi Dango (Mochi)
• Pumpkin Butter Mochi + Video
• Spiced Apple Andagi (Okinawan Donuts)
• Cinnamon Apple Mochi Waffles with Apple Syrup

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