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natto gohan with spring onion and egg yolk

Natto Gohan (Japanese Fermented Soybeans on Rice)

4.86 from 7 votes
By Yuto Omura
https://sudachirecipes.com
Love it or hate it, there are so many ways to enjoy fermented soybeans called "natto". From how to eat it to popular brands and delicious toppings, here I'm going to teach you everything you need to know about this traditional Japanese superfood!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 pack natto
  • 150 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice
  • your choice of toppings see in post for ideas - I used 2 tbsp chopped spring onion and an egg yolk in the picture

Instructions 

  • Dish 150 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice up into a bowl.
    stove-cooked Japanese white rice in a green bowl
  • Open 1 pack natto and whisk with chopsticks at least 50 times (preferably 150) until foamy and stringy.
    Mixing natto
  • Add the sauce included in the natto and mix until evenly distributed. (Usually mustard and soy sauce are included, swap for suitable alternatives if following a gluten-free diet.)
    Natto gohan finish
  • Add your choice of toppings (see in post).
    Natto Gohan (Japanese fermented soybeans on rice)
  • Enjoy!