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.