Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes

1 tablespoon coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 pound frozen edamame in shells

Preparation

Pulse red-pepper flakes in a spice grinder until finely ground. Mix with salt and sugar in a small bowl.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add frozen edamame, and cook until bright green and heated through, about 4 minutes. Strain, and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with chile-salt mixture, and serve.