*Remember, edamame pods are not eaten.
Freeze fresh edamame in the pod: blanch it by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Add edamame in the pod, boil for about 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold running water to cool. Drain. Pat dry so they don’t stick together. Place in freezer bags, put in freezer.
Freeze shelled edamame: follow the steps for blanching the edamame but remove the edamame from the pod after rinsing with cold water. Then pat dry, and place in freezer bags.
When using edamame after being frozen, remove from freezer; defrost. Eat cold as snack or add to salads. If warm edamame is desired, reheat add edamame in saucepan, add ¼ cup of water; bring to boil, drain and use. To add frozen shelled edamame to soups or stews, take out of freezer; add to soup or stew, heat through.