Popular food in Japan  -Natto(納豆)-

Which Japanese dish do you like the best?

I think that Natto(納豆) is the most popular one in Japan.

This time I will bring it up as July 10th is “the day of Natto”.

 

Because of its powerful smell and sticky, slimy texture, it seems that lots of people from overseas dislike Natto,

so do quite a few Japanese people.

But it is often the case that many of them eventually overcome their dislike of the taste by making a habit of eating Natto. In other words, Natto is an “acquired taste”.

If you find the smell and texture unpleasant, try the following strategy to eat Natto much easier.

 

①Try different kinds of Natto.

A variety of Natto is sold in grocery stores.

Last time I went to buy food, to my surprise, I found Natto with a flavor of egg, Ume and even Yakiniku!

 

②Eat Natto with other food or use it as an ingredient of a dish.

In Japan, Natto is commonly served as a topping to rice,

but it is said that Kimchi, cheese, Nabe (Japanese hot pot), pizza and curry go well with Natto as well.

I cooked bibimpap (Pork and Kimchi Stir-fry with Natto and Cheese) the other day. It was delicious!

 

Natto is selling at an affordable price as well as it is rich in nutrition.

Why don’t you find your favorite one?

(by Student division)

Caution：Remember to clean the Natto container with water before putting it in the trash bin. Otherwise, the smell will remain in your room.