World Flavors Cookbook

Nattō Gohan

Japan's polarizing superfood — fermented soybeans with their distinctive sticky strings, served over hot rice with mustard and soy sauce.

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• 1 pack nattō (fermented soybeans)
• 1 bowl hot steamed rice
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• Japanese mustard (karashi)
• 1 raw egg yolk (optional)
• Sliced green onion, nori strips

Instructions

1. Stir nattō vigorously with chopsticks 50+ times to develop sticky strings.
2. Add the included mustard and soy sauce packets. Mix well.
3. Place nattō on hot rice. Top with egg yolk if desired.
4. Garnish with green onion and nori strips.