Birds Eye Frozen Soya Beans

organic_wanabe · 6 February 2007 at 1:44PM

Has anyone used these, and if so what for? DH - the old romantic - brought me a packet back from Sainsbury as a pressie! The only thing I can think of is to add them to bulk out a stew. However, I know you creative lot will no doubt have much better suggestions. [I'm hoping they weren't an early Valentine's present:mad: .]

apprentice_tycoon · 6 February 2007 at 1:52PM

They are flippin expensive so that's why he bought them as a pressie! we just had them as a veg but were underwhelmed I'm afraid - they are supposed to be good for cholesterol I think.

The flavour is - (sorry) - like any kind of bean that you've ever tasted before, they were a little tough too unless I didn't cook them for long enough maybe

Pollybear · 6 February 2007 at 1:55PM

I saw the advert on television and was hoping somebody would say what they were like. Do they taste like anything else (just to give me some idea)?

rach · 6 February 2007 at 2:01PM

i did a quick google, this might help a bit:

http://www.birdseye.co.uk/ourfood/soyabeans/soya-bean-recipes.aspx

http://www.vegsoc.org/info/pulses.html

thriftlady_2 · 6 February 2007 at 2:27PM

I think you serve them like peas or broad beans. They are picked fresh aren't they? So not the same as dried soya beans. I think they're also called endamame

LizD_2 · 6 February 2007 at 3:19PM

I have a bag in the freezer. I just serve them like peas, boiled for a few minutes and put on the plate. TBH I really like them, kind of creamy and nutty. But I love most beans anyway!

I was thinking of cooking some and blending with mint to make a sort of veggie pate.

reverie · 6 February 2007 at 3:21PM

I bought some to experiment with, had them at a friends house mixed with peas as a side and quite liked the taste. Any other ideas gratefully received x

Justie · 6 February 2007 at 3:24PM

does anyone know if they're GM free? I couldn't see anything on the packet when I had a quick look which makes me suspicious.

organic_wanabe · 6 February 2007 at 3:32PM

Justie, Bird's Eye say they are GM free - Rach helpfully gave a link above and the info is under FAQ.

liz545 · 6 February 2007 at 5:07PM

Soya (edamame) beans are lovely just boiled/steamed with a drizzle of sesame oil, and a touch of soy sauce. You can also put them in stirfries, and there are some interesting recipes here: http://agsyst.wsu.edu/sweetbeans.htm
I like to get the edamame which are still in their shells (like peas in the pod) - boil them and sprinkle with salt for a delicious cocktail nibble, the traditional Japanese way!

at27 · 6 February 2007 at 5:51PM

Hi Liz545,

Can I just ask, where do yuo get the edamame that are still in their pods? I always order them when we go out for sushi and would love to have them at home!

Thanks

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