Tag: Eating edamame

Edamame, or young soybeans, have been a dietary staple in East Asia for thousands of years. When served in the pod, many people wonder why you don't eat the outside of edamame, and the answer lies in its indigestible, fibrous shell.

Edamame has been a popular snack in many parts of the world for centuries, yet confusion remains about the proper way to eat it. If you've ever found yourself asking, "Are you supposed to eat the shells of edamame?" know that the outer pods are not meant to be consumed and should be discarded.