Traditional and Unique Ways to Eat
and Better Enjoy the Taste of Natto
Are you thinking about eating natto, but not really sure whether it's for you or even what you should eat it with?
Well, you’ve come to the right place!
Before eating Japanese fermented soybeans for the first time you may be put off by some of the interesting characteristics, like the stickiness of the beans, the stringiness that doesn’t seem to go away even after you’ve taken a bite, or the fermented smell that accompanies the beans.
It's just so stringy!
The Sticky, Stringy Beans!If any of those less than appetizing traits are holding you up, know that I also was hesitant at first and it took me quite a while to finally try these sticky, stringy beans.
I would watch others eating natto with such joy and excitement, knowing that it was a healthy food to eat, but I just couldn’t bring myself to eat it.
With the help of some appetizing recipe ideas that I learned from others and created on my own, I was finally able to give these sticky, stringy beans a try and actually enjoy eating them.
I want to share with you various traditional and unique ways you can enjoy natto, so you too can enjoy a flavor of Japan and enjoy the benefits of Japanese fermented soybeans.
If you’d like to read more on when I finally tried Japanese fermented soybeans and how I was able to start enjoying them, you can do that here on my About Me page.
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Simply Natto: Natto Lingo
ねばねば
(nebaneba)
"neh-baw-neh-baw"
- sticky
納豆
(natto)
"naw-toe"
- Japanese fermented soybeans
大豆
(daizu)
"dye-zoo"
- soybean
糸を引く
(ito wo hiku)
"ee-toe-woh-hee-coo"
- stringy
Ready to get over your hurdle and start enjoying natto?
I’m imagining you nodding and getting excited to finally add this Japanese superfood (yes you read that right - more on that HERE) to your diet so you too can enjoy some fermented soybean goodness.
So now you’re ready to eat and better enjoy the taste of natto and you need some yummy recipe ideas to get you started. Well, I’ve got you covered.
Feeling Good for a Japanese Superfood!Let's start with some traditional Japanese Fermented Soybean Goodness.
The following ideas are a simple and easy way to add some Japanese Superfood Goodness to your diet.
So the next time you're cooking something up in your kitchen or you're out shopping for groceries, grab some stringy, sticky beans and add them to your meal and enjoy.
Need more traditional ways to enjoy some sticky, stringy bean Goodness?
These next few ideas are quick to put together, so the next time you're eating some raw tuna, an omelet, or a bowl of rice, add some sticky, stringy beans to your meal and start enjoying some Japanese Superfood Goodness!
Raw Tuna Bowl Topper
Sticky, Stringy Bean Omelet
Dried Seaweed + Egg = Goodness!Typical Japanese Breakfast
A typical Japanese breakfast consists of miso soup, rice, fish, pickled vegetables, sweet omelet and natto.
With the vitamins and nutrients you get from all of the delicious food, you can start off your day in a great way and feel good too.
A Yummy Japanese Breakfast to Start your DayLooking for more ways to enjoy some sticky, stringy bean Goodness?
If you're craving something lighter, then try this toasted rice cake ( もち ) topped with freshly grated radish and citrus vinegar.
The fermented smell isn't as overpowering and it's a unique and refreshing way to enjoy some Japanese Fermented Soybean Goodness on your palate.
Any cheesy, spicy food lovers out there?
You'll want to try this!
Take fried tofu and fill it with natto mixed with shoyu, togarashi and mozzarella cheese.
Pop it into the toaster oven and in a few minutes you'll have some melted cheesy natto goodness.
Yum!
The T.A.N. Opened-Faced Sandwich is an additional idea, and it's easy and quick to make.
Topped with cheese and avocado, this unique fermented soybean recipe delivers some yummy natto goodness.
Enjoy!
Any noodle lovers out there?
This chilled buckwheat noodle dish, topped with grated Japanese mountain yam and natto is a must try.
Add some chopped Japanese leek and a dab of wasabi, and you've got yourself a delicious traditional Japanese natto dish.
Let's learn how to make this natto and soba dish.
It's nebaneba ("neh-baw-neh-baw") time!
Simply Natto: Natto Lingo
もち
(mochi)
"moe-chee"
- Japanese rice cake
大根おろし
(daikon oroshi)
"dye-cone-oh-row-she"
(slightly roll the "r" in "row")
- Grated Japanese radish
ポン酢
(ponzu)
“pone-zoo”
- Japanese citrus vinegar
スッキリ
(sukkiri)
“sue-key-ree”
(slightly roll the "r" in "ree")
- refreshing
醤油
(shoyu)
"show-you"
- soy sauce
唐辛子
(togarashi)
"toe-gaw-raw-she"
(slightly roll the "r" in "raw")
- red chili pepper
そば
(soba)
"so-bah"
- Japanese buckwheat noodles
冷やし
(hiyashi)
"he-yaw-she"
- chilled
山掛け
(yamakake)
"yaw-maw-kaw-kay"
- grated Japanese mountain yam
長ネギ
(naganegi)
"naw-gaw-neh-gee"
- Japanese leek
What Makes Natto Special?
These sticky, stringy beans are loaded with various vitamins and minerals, and they are healthy for your gut.
Natto also contains the highest amount of this vitamin out of all the foods rich in this nutrient, and is the only food source of this enzyme that has been shown to have health benefits for the body.
*Click on "this vitamin" or "this enzyme" to read more.
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