Orange Sesame Edamame

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lbs frozen edamame in pods
• 4 cups of water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• some icy cold water
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 whole orange, zest only
• 1/2 tsp fleur de sel or any course salt

optional toppings: 1 tsp toasted black sesame seeds, orange segments

Directions:

1. If you are using frozen edamame, bring a pot of water to boil. Season water with salt and add edamame to simmer for 2 minutes only.  With a mesh strainer, remove hot edamame and shock it into an icy cold water bath to retain color and stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat a wok on high. Once heated, reduce heat to medium. Swirl in toasted sesame oil. Add garlic, edamame, black pepper and red chili flakes. Stir-fry for a minute before adding orange zest and course salt. Remove from heat immediately to serve, topped with toasted black sesame seeds, orange segments & more coarse salt if needed.