Edamame Jerky

Directions

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   Boil the edamame as usual, or use frozen edamame.
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   When making with shelled beans: Boil the beans and cool.
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   Thaw the frozen ones and remove the beans from the shells.
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   If they are unsalted, lightly sprinkle with salt.
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   Place into a drying basket or colander and place in a sunny, breezy location to dry out.
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   Once the beans become about 2/3 or 1/2 the original size, they're done!
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   This takes 1-2 days.
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   You can store them at room temperature in a jar or Ziploc baggie.
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   But since they are not completely dried out, they can't keep for too long.
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    When making with unshelled beans: Prepare them while they are still hot after boiling, or it's okay to leave them frozen.
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    Salt them if not already salted.
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    Place into a drying basket or colander without overlapping and leave them to dry.
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    If they overlap, occasionally move them.
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    Let the dry out until the color of the shells lightens and they are dried thoroughly!
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    (2+ days)
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    Place into a jar or Ziploc bag and store at room temperature.
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    However, if they are not completely dried, they will not keep for a long time.
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    Variation Fava Bean Jerky: Remove the beans from the shells and boil (or steam).
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    Peel the skin and let them dry.
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    They taste like summer!
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    !