Slimy, sticky, and stinky – natto is a triumvirate of all the things picky eaters are likely to find unpalatable. While these fermented beans are actually incredibly good for your health (being rich ...

Natto is a traditional Japanese dish made from fermented soybeans. It’s characterized by a slimy, sticky, and stringy texture and has many nutritional benefits. It may promote stronger bones and a ...

While watching the hit FX streaming series Shogun, which takes place in 16th century feudal Japan, I was pleasantly surprised to see one of my favourite ingredients appear in a quiet dinner scene that ...

Out of all the traditional food that Japan has to offer, you’ll struggle to find one that’s more divisive than natto, or fermented soy beans. Natto has a reputation of being notoriously despised by ...

Sushi. Sukiyaki. Tempura. Mochi. Just the mention of Japanese food makes your mouth water. And then there’s natto, Japan’s famous fermented soybeans. Natto has it rough. Packed with nutrition and good ...