Comes from China, it is a natural product within the line 'Real food' and its consumption has spread so much that supermarkets cannot keep up with the demand, running out all stocks. But if you still do not know it, here we are going to tell you what is edamame, a very healthy food that is born from soybean pods. Each batch imported from the eastern country, as it is not produced in Spain, has captivated the followers of the an influencer Carlos Rios, who little by little has been popularizing it on their social networks. Because it is a very simple starter to cook and with a multitude of nutritional properties. Do you want to find out?
Origin and more about what is edamame
This food is originally from China, where it has been consumed for more than 2.000 years as one more natural product. However, with the expansion of Asians around the world, taking their rich gastronomy, edamame it sneaked into many restaurants on the continent. Also in the Japanese, since the Japanese country entered with force, before being exported to the United States in 1902. However, until the end of the 70 years it was not very successful on American soil. Here to Spain came from the hand of Chinese cuisine and even began to be sold in food stores under the name maodou.
So if you now wonder what is edamame, those who respond will identify it as a classic aperitif Japanese that is served in the menu of these restaurants. But the reality is different, since the influence of nutritionist Carlos Ríos has brought popular success to the product to unpredictable levels. Since its consumption was unleashed as a snack alternative to existing ones, Mercadona put it up for sale. From there it went from being sold in specific stores for a few 5 or 7 euros to be able to acquire it for half that price. Of course, it varies between other supermarkets that sell it (Alcampo, Lidl, Carrefour or El Corte Inglés).
Properties and cooking
The cheapest option -as it happens with many other products- is in the stores of the giant Mercadona, that this summer had to replenish the edamame before the public complaint of Rivers. The demand for natural food that arises from soybean plant pods it was tremendous. Why? Because when 'Real Fooder' they discovered what is edamameThey rushed for him. Its high content of fiber (5%), protein (11%), iron and calcium stands out. It's low in calories, cholesterol and gluten free, and even satiating. This is how the expert in 'real food' defines it:
“Edamames are one of the most powerful snacks, healthy antioxidants, easy to make and a vice to eat. I cook them in the pan with EVOO, a little curry and salt »
Now what do you know what is edamameAre you also going to buy it looking for healthy alternatives?
