[Fermentation Heaven] Natto Chahan | Japanese Natto Fried Rice | Japanese Recipes

natto

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: edamame

Tofu provides protein while being more accessible.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is a more economical whole grain alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos offer a soy-free option at a lower price.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more cost-effective cooking oil.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add garlic powder and sauté briefly until fragrant.

Stir in cooked Japanese rice and mix well.

Push rice to one side of the skillet; crack an egg into the empty side and scramble until just set.

Mix the scrambled egg into the rice mixture.

Add natto, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil; stir well to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onion and pickled ginger before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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