Steps

1. Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a pot, and add 1 sheet of 10cm kombu, 1/2 tsp sansho pepper, and 5-6 slices of ginger.
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2. Add 2% salt to 2 liters of water and mix. Once the aroma of sansho pepper, ginger, and kombu is released, turn off the heat.
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3. Transfer the saltwater to a bowl and cool it with ice water.
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4. Cut both ends of the edamame pods with scissors. This is the key! It makes it easier for the beans to come out and absorb the delicious brine.
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5. Lightly moisten the edamame with a little water, then add salt to taste and massage it in.
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6. Lightly rinse the edamame under running water to wash away any dust or dirt.
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7. Spread the rinsed edamame in a frying pan, cover with a lid, and steam over medium heat.
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8. After 3-4 minutes, stir once to flip them over. This is the key! It's good to get a slight char.
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9. If desired, add 1-2 sprigs of rosemary, cover again, and steam over medium heat for another 3-4 minutes.
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10. Transfer the steamed edamame to a plate and let it cool down.
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11. Separate the broccoli florets from the stems and place them in water.
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12. Make cross-shaped cuts at the base of the stems, and cut larger florets into bite-sized pieces.
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13. Clean off any tough parts from the stem.
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14. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and a small amount of salt to boiling water, and lightly blanch the broccoli. This is the key! The vibrant green color and slightly firm texture are important.
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15. Transfer the blanched broccoli to cold water, and thoroughly pat it dry with paper towels. This is the key! Make sure to drain the moisture from the florets thoroughly.
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16. Pour the cooled saltwater into a clean storage container.
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17. Add the broccoli and 7-8 imitation crab sticks to the saltwater.
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18. Add the cooled edamame to the saltwater.
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19. Store in the refrigerator and start eating from the next day. Consume within approximately 4-5 days.
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20. Plate as desired, and serve with sesame oil or mustard if preferred.
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