Japanese Natto and Update: I replaced the Diet Coke by Chinese Tea
I like Japanese Natto because it is practical and easy to get it ready to eat, it is convenient and it is a healthy source of energy. It comes in a handy package with a small pouch of bonito fish flavored soy sauce and mustard (as seen in the picture). The packet contains 3 packages and it's cheap: about 1 US $ per packet.
Many people dislike Natto very much. They say that it smells and tastes bad. However, these same people seem to like Korean Kimchi a lot. Natto is fermented soybeans. Kimchi is fermented vegetables. So what's the big deal? They are both fermented and both smell bad. Afterall, what are these people thinking? Do they really think that their crap doesn't stink?
Package of Natto, including Bonito flavor sauce and mustard
95
Less than 1 calorie
Total approx: 96 calories
Variation: As described by Taro, I tried natto with rice vinegar and chili pepper. I think it is very important to mix the right amount of rice vinegar and chili pepper (the vinegar is crucial). I have tried to make this several times but yet I do not find the right amount of vinegar to put.
Here is a link to Taro´s blog, a very interesting blog about food in Japan.
Diet Modifications in Japan by Taro
