6 Japanese Natto Recipes That Japan Food Lovers Must Try

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese natto is a type of fermented soybean that is characteristic of Japan, which may be famous for its sticky texture and unique aroma to some people. However, for fans of Japanese cuisine, Japanese natto is an incredible source of nutrition that can be processed into various delicious dishes.

In addition to the traditional way of serving it with warm rice, Japanese natto can also be creatively made into various modern menus that are equally appetizing. For those of you who want to make Japanese natto dishes, you can check out some recipes in this article.

Let's explore various Japanese natto recipes that can be easily made at home. Come on, let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Natto Gohan

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A traditional Japanese dish consisting of warm rice mixed with Japanese natto and basic seasonings. It becomes a healthy typical Japanese breakfast with a unique sticky texture. Here’s how to make one of the Japanese natto dishes:

Ingredients:

- 1 serving of warm rice

- 1 pack of natto

- Soy sauce

- Green onion

- Wasabi (optional)

- Nori (optional)

Instructions:

1. Stir the natto until it becomes slimy

2. Add the sauce provided in the package

3. Pour it over the warm rice

4. Sprinkle with green onion

5. Serve with nori.

2. Natto Maki

This dish is a sushi roll filled with Japanese natto, providing a unique combination of rice and fermented soybeans. It’s suitable as a healthy snack or lunch box. Here’s how to make one of the Japanese natto dishes:

Ingredients:

- Sushi rice

- Natto

- Sheets of nori

- Green onion

- Bamboo mat

- Wasabi

Instructions:

1. Prepare the nori and bamboo mat

2. Spread the rice over the nori

3. Add natto and green onion

4. Roll with the bamboo mat

5. Cut into 6-8 pieces.

3. Natto Soba

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This dish consists of cold soba noodles served with Japanese natto, creating an interesting contrasting texture. Refreshing and perfect to enjoy during the summer. Here’s how to make one of these Japanese natto dishes:

Ingredients:

- Soba noodles

- Natto

- Green onions

- Cut nori

- Tsuyu broth

- Wasabi

Instructions:

1. Boil the soba, drain, and cool

2. Prepare the natto with the seasoning

3. Pour the tsuyu broth

4. Place the natto on top of the soba

5. Sprinkle with green onions and nori

6. Then you can serve it.

4. Natto Omelette

Natto omelette is a Japanese natto dish that consists of an omelette filled with natto, creating a nutritious protein combination. The soft texture of the eggs complements the sticky character of the natto. Here’s how to make one of these Japanese natto dishes:

Ingredients:

- 2 eggs

- 1 pack of natto

- Green onions

- Cheese (optional)

- Salt and pepper

- Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Beat the eggs with seasoning

2. Mix the natto with its sauce

3. Make the omelette

4. Fill with natto

5. Fold and serve.

5. Natto Toast

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This dish is toast topped with Japanese natto, a practical modern creation. Perfect for a quick breakfast with complete nutrition. Here’s how to make one of these Japanese natto dishes:

Ingredients:

- White bread

- Natto

- Mayonnaise

- Grated cheese

- Chopped green onions

- Cut nori

Instructions:

1. Toast the bread

2. Prepare the natto with seasoning

3. Spread it on the bread

4. Sprinkle grated cheese

5. Toast briefly until the cheese melts.

6. Natto Salad

This Japanese natto dish is a fresh salad with natto as the main protein source. Healthy and light, perfect for a diet menu. Here’s how to make one of these Japanese natto dishes:

Ingredients:

- Natto

- Lettuce

- Cherry tomatoes

- Cucumber

- Sesame

- Ponzu dressing

Instructions:

1. Cut the vegetables

2. Prepare the natto with seasoning

3. Mix all the ingredients

4. Pour the dressing

5. Sprinkle sesame and serve.

These are some recipes for Japanese natto dishes that you can make, especially for Japanese food lovers. For those of you who have seen these recipes, you must make them right away, because if not now, when else?

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