When it comes to natto, you either love it or hate it. These fermented soybeans are known for their stinky smell, almost as famous as the durian fruit. I personally love it so today I’m sharing with you tips on how to make natto taste delicious. The first time I tried natto was in Tokyo in my early 20s. I was having breakfast with my boyfriend at a family restaurant and had ordered the traditional Japanese breakfast. The meal consisted of salted grilled salmon (shiozake), tsukemono (Japanese pickles), miso soup, raw egg, a bowl of white rice, and a small bowl of natto.I knew what natto was so I wasn’t surprised by it – I was ready to finally try it. I poured the stringy soybeans over the white rice and topped it with the raw egg. I finished with a drizzle of soy sauce and mixed the whole thing with chopsticks. “Here I go” I said to my boyfriend as I dug into my bowl of gooey creamy beans and rice.To be honest, I expected to hate the taste.So you can imagine my surprise when I found the...
