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edamame; green soybeans
Immature soybeans harvested while still green, typically boiled or steamed in their pods and served as a snack or side dish.
Immature soybeans (大豆) picked while still in the green pod. The name literally means 'branch beans' (枝 branch + 豆 bean) because they were traditionally sold still attached to the branch.
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Cultural note
One of the most iconic beer snacks (おつまみ) in Japan. At 居酒屋 (Japanese pubs), edamame is often the first thing ordered and may arrive automatically as a table charge item (お通し). Rich in protein and considered a healthy snack.