what kind of Edamame is better?

I've never had them before but want to try them.  I've seen them dried and also in a  moist pack.  Which would taste better?

thanks

I always get them frozen, in the pod.  They are a great snack that way -- good balance of protein, carbs, fat and fiber, and VERY satisfying for the amount of calories.

You can also get them shelled to add to stirfries (which is slightly cheaper as they always seem to cost the same for shelled versus unshelled) but I like them best right out of the pod.

I've never had dried, truthfully, but it just doesn't sound appealing. 

I'm going to agree with the shimmercat. I've never bought frozen or dried, but the fresh ones are pretty multi-use - stir fry, salads, snacks, etc. I find that they sometimes need a little spice or sauce or something, though. As for unshelled, they certainly are more convenient, but buying the ones with the shells on makes you take longer snacking, which is a benefit sometimes.

I buy them frozen; they're fun to get out of the shells yourself, but it was cheaper to get them unshelled at my Asian grocery store.

Try them:

• boiled/microwaved and dipped into soy sauce.
• boiled/microwaved, with sprinkle of salt and a few fresh squeezes of lemon
• any kind of soup, just toss 'em in!

I haven't tried the dried ones...so can't comment on those.

Fresh and warmed =3
Or frozen, and steamed with a bit of pepper.

I always get my frozen.  Here's my favorite recipe for them:  Cook 1 cup Orzo (rice shaped pasta) for 6 minutes, then for the last 2 minutes (takes 8 to cook), add in 3/4 Cup of frozen Edamame (shelled) and 1/4 Cup Frozen Corn.  Cook for the final two minutes then drain.  It makes 4 - 6 servings. 

I will then mix (into each serving) 1/2 tomato, seeds removed & chopped, 2 Tsp Basil Pesto and 1 Tbsp Fat Free Cream Cheese (or Fat Free Sour Cream, but cream cheese is better)  Stir to combine.    It ends up tasting like you've got a creamy Alfredo sauce, is very rich and filling and comes in at less than 300 calories per serving. 

If you are working with the leftovers, heat the serving up, then stir in the basil & cream cheese first - that way if it won't melt all the way you can stick  it back in the microwave for an extra 15 seconds, then stir in your chopped tomato.   Don't add the extras to all of the pasta right away unless you're serving it all right away.   

You can also freeze extra servings of the pasta/edamame/corn mix - I do this all the time then I just defrost in the microwave and add my pesto & cream cheese or sour cream & tomato and I have a healthy, well balanced meal in two minutes or less!