Guacamole With Edamame and Sesame Recipe

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J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
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Updated Aug. 30, 2018
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Soy sauce and sesame amp up the umami factor in this edamame-studded guac, while shiso leaf provides a minty herbal note.

Recipe Facts

Active: 15 mins
Total: 15 mins
Serves: 8 servings

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cooked edamame
  • 1/2 recipe Best Basic Guacamole
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon freeze-dried shiso (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine edamame, guacamole, sesame oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and shiso in a medium bowl and gently fold to mix. Serve immediately with warm tortilla chips.

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