Can I use edamame pods to make a vegetable broth?

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I’m currently saving various vegetable scraps to make veggie broth. I have a bunch of leftover edamame pods that I would normally just compost, but I’m wondering if they would work well in my broth. Would that taste okay?



Best Answer

I wouldn't expect them to have much effect on your broth either way. The pod shells are fairly fibrous and don't have much flavor of their own.




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What can you do with edamame pods?

Unlike mature soybeans, edamame beans are soft and edible, and tasty of course. You may also buy hulled edamame, where the young beans have been taken out of the pod. This kind of edamame is great for tossing into a salad or perking up a rice dish.

What should you not put in vegetable stock?

Beet roots and onion skins should also be avoided, unless you don't mind your stock turning red or brown. Spoiled vegetables: Although stock is a great way to use veggies that are wilted or slightly past their prime, be sure not to use produce that is rotten or moldy.

Are the pods of edamame edible?

Although the pod itself is not edible, it adds flavor, making edamame in the pod an ideal snack. The hulled version is great for adding to rice dishes and salads. Edamame is inexpensive, with the cost of hulled being slightly higher. Edamame served in the pod is a popular appetizer at most Japanese food restaurants.

What vegetable scraps can you use for broth?

The most common and flavorful veggies used to make homemade vegetable broth from scraps include:
  • Garlic.
  • Onions, including the ends and skins.
  • Celery, both stalks and leafy greens.
  • Carrots and green carrot tops.
  • Mushrooms and mushroom stems.




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