Meaning
枝豆 (えだまめ, Edamame) is Edamame, a Japanese food (plants, vegetables).
What is Edamame?
Edamame is a preparation of immature soybeans in the pod. The pods are boiled or steamed and may be served with salt. In Japan, they are usually blanched in 4% salt water and not served with salt. When the beans are outside the pod, the term mukimame can be used as well. Edamame is a popular side dish at Japanese izakaya restaurants with local varieties being in demand, depending on the season. Salt and garlic are typical condiments. In Japan, a coarse salt wet with brine is preferred on beans eaten directly from the pod.