How to eat Natto - Japanese Cooking 101

soybeans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame offers a fresh alternative with similar nutrition.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt water

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar umami flavor.

mustard

🥗Healthier: wasabi

💰Cheaper: horseradish

Wasabi adds a spicy kick with fewer calories.

nattokinase

Nattokinase is unique to natto but can be supplemented.

Welcome to Japanese cooking 101.

Show how to eat natto, which is fermented soybeans.

Mix natto with chopped green onions, Bonito flakes, Japanese mustard, and soy sauce.

Stir vigorously until forming a sticky goo around the beans.

Pour the mixed natto over rice.

Garnish with chopped shiso leaves if desired.

Mention that natto is healthy but very stinky.

Encourage viewers to try it, noting they might either love it or hate it.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens