Another round of Natto

 On the weekend I was able to get Natto at Market of Choice in Bend - I'm excited to try this commercial Natto from Portland! I also got organic dried soybeans from the bulk section. 

Mischievous natto

I find the taste quite mild, and reserved some to use for starter. I'm trying a new fermenting method - it's in a baking dish on my seed starting mat for 24 hours - then it will ferment another day in the fridge. 

Natto fermenting on seed mat

I streamed the beans, mixed in a spoonful of natto and spread them out in the baking dish. I laid an opened compostable sandwich bag on the surface of the beans, having poked holes with a toothpick. The whole dish was placed in a larger bag, and set on a potholder in the tray over the seed warming mat. I'm hopeful they will develop the nattokinase 'halos'! Here's a quick tutorial

Natto (L) Steamed soy beans (on Rt)

I'm excited to add more of this heart, gut and bone healthy food to my repertoire! Recent studies show the enzyme nattokinase a good alternative for cholesterol lowering and blood thinning drugs - without the negative side effects! 

Natto is traditionally stirred for several minutes (100 -200 times), a serving is about 1/4 cup. Save some for starter - this can be frozen. Like other beans, the flavor depends on how they're served. 

  • Mix a bit of prepared mustard into Miso or Braggs or soy sauce, stir into ~ 1/4 C natto and serve over rice, top with avocado or an egg over easy and chopped chives (traditional)
  • Add several spoonfuls to Warm Miso soup, or to a cold Gazpacho or cucumber soup. Top with fresh herbs and chives. This is a good way mask the texture at first!
  • Serve Natto over several favorite sushi or nori rolls - with Wasabi, tamari and ginger (great with left over avocado rolls!)
  • Spread some Natto on avocado toast, or over toasted cheese! (With warm brie!)
  • Add 1/4 cup Natto to any cooked beans, or any style rice or other grains. 
  • With seaweed! Nori strips, with Wakame in Miso soup, 

Natto on buckwheat and oats with Miso, tomatoes and herbs

This video offers options for eating Natto! Here's a nice one on making Natto.  And Donna shares more info on nattokinase, the research and tips in this video 

Have you tried Natto?

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