Curious about Natto but still trying to figure out where to start? No worries! Explore 30 easy natto recipes to savor this Japanese superfood!

While Natto might seem strange to you, it's a nutritional powerhouse! Explore diverse cooking methods for this Japanese superfood – perfect with rice, noodles, soup, and more.
I'll share 30 delicious ways to prepare these fermented soybeans. Each recipe comes with a short video so that you can quickly learn how to make it. Let's dive in!
- This recipe is for you if:
- You love Japanese Natto.
- You are looking for natto recipes.
- You are new to natto and looking for how to eat it.
If you're very new to natto, this guide on How to Enjoy Natto with 10 Delicious Recipes is your perfect starting point!
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- Natto Recipes With Rice
- 1. Natto Rice With Avocado
- 2. Natto Rice With Kimchi
- 3. Natto Rice With Umeboshi
- 4. Natto Rice With Nori Tsukudani
- 5. Natto Rice With Soft Boiled Egg
- 6. Natto Rice With Okura
- 7. Natto Rice With Okura & Yam
- 8. Natto Sushi Rolls
- 9. Natto Corn Fried Rice
- 10. Natto Ochazuke
- 11. Natto Egg Rice Bowl
- Natto Recipes With Bread
- 12. Natto Egg Toast
- 13. Natto Scrambled Egg Toast
- 14. Natto Cheese Toast
- 15. Natto Cream Cheese Toast
- Natto Recipes With Noodles
- 16. Natto Soba Noodles With Daikon Oroshi
- 17. Natto Udon Noodles With Soft Boiled Egg
- 18. Natto Ramen Noodles With Vegetables
- 19. Natto Somen Noodles
- Soup Recipes
- 20. Natto Miso Soup
- 21. Natto Miso Soup With Kimchi
- 22. Natto Egg Soup
- More Natto Recipes
- 23. Natto Mozuku Salad
- 24. Natto Salad With Avocado and Tofu
- 25. Natto Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu Salad)
- 26. Natto Omelet
- 27. Natto Omelet with Tomato and Cheese
- 28. Natto Mochi
- 29. Natto Kakiage
- 30. Natto Daikon Oroshi
- 30 Natto Recipe in One Video
- More Natto Recipes You Might Like
- Thanks For Stopping By!
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
Natto Recipes With Rice
In this section, you will find various natto recipes with rice. Natto and rice form the cornerstone of the Natto dish! Natto Rice (natto gohan) is Japan's speedy, nourishing, and healthful breakfast staple. Let's find out more!
1. Natto Rice With Avocado
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Check the full recipe: Natto Gohan (Natto Rice)
2. Natto Rice With Kimchi
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Check the full recipe: Natto Gohan (Natto Rice)
3. Natto Rice With Umeboshi
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Check the full recipe: Natto Gohan (Natto Rice)
4. Natto Rice With Nori Tsukudani
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Check the full recipe: Natto Gohan (Natto Rice)
5. Natto Rice With Soft Boiled Egg
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Check the full recipe: Natto Gohan (Natto Rice)
6. Natto Rice With Okura
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Check the full recipe: Natto Gohan (Natto Rice)
7. Natto Rice With Okura & Yam
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Check the full recipe: Natto Gohan (Natto Rice)
8. Natto Sushi Rolls
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Check the full recipe: Natto Rolls
9. Natto Corn Fried Rice
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Check the full recipe: Natto Chahan (Japanese-Style Fried Rice)
10. Natto Ochazuke
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11. Natto Egg Rice Bowl
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Natto Recipes With Bread
Natto can pair well with bread, too! These recipes offer a simple and nutrient-rich breakfast or lunch. Just layer natto and toppings such as cheese and eggs on a slice of bread, then toast in the oven until golden brown!
12. Natto Egg Toast
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13. Natto Scrambled Egg Toast
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Check the full recipe: Natto Egg Toast
14. Natto Cheese Toast
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Check the full recipe: Natto Cheese Toast
15. Natto Cream Cheese Toast
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Natto Recipes With Noodles
Noodles!! Natto pairs wonderfully with various Japanese noodles like soba, udon, somen, and ramen. Try these quick and delicious noodles with natto!
16. Natto Soba Noodles With Daikon Oroshi
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17. Natto Udon Noodles With Soft Boiled Egg
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Check the full recipe: Natto Udon Noodle Bowl
18. Natto Ramen Noodles With Vegetables
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19. Natto Somen Noodles
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Soup Recipes
If the sticky texture of natto isn't your preference, these soup recipes are worth a try! Adding natto to the soup enhances the flavor and minimizes the stickiness!
20. Natto Miso Soup
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21. Natto Miso Soup With Kimchi
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22. Natto Egg Soup
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More Natto Recipes
Explore further natto recipes in the following. Craft a nutritious salad with fresh vegetables, whip up a flavorful omelet, or savor in a mochi pairing. Check these variety of natto recipes waiting for you!
23. Natto Mozuku Salad
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24. Natto Salad With Avocado and Tofu
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25. Natto Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu Salad)
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Check the full recipe: Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu Recipe)
26. Natto Omelet
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Check the full recipe: Natto Omelet
27. Natto Omelet with Tomato and Cheese
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28. Natto Mochi
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29. Natto Kakiage
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30. Natto Daikon Oroshi
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30 Natto Recipe in One Video
Check out this video if you want to binge-watch all these natto ideas!
More Natto Recipes You Might Like
- Natto Omlette
- Natto Egg Toast
- Natto Cheese Toast
- Natto Udon Noodle Bowl
- Natto Sushi Roll
- Natto Miso Soup
- Natto Chahan
- Natto Gohan
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📖 Recipe
30 Natto Recipes: Crave Fermented Soybeans Everyday
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- 1 pack Natto, 50g/1.8oz (use attached sauce and karashi)
Instructions
- Pick a recipe from the following natto recipes.Natto Rice With AvocadoNatto Rice With KimchiNatto Rice With UmeboshiNatto Rice With Nori TsukudaniNatto Rice With Soft Boiled EggNatto Rice With OkuraNatto Rice With Okura & YamNatto Sushi RollsNatto Corn Fried RiceNatto OchazukeNatto Egg Rice BowlNatto Egg ToastNatto Scrambled Egg ToastNatto Cheese ToastNatto Cream Cheese ToastNatto Soba Noodles With Daikon OroshiNatto Udon Noodles With Soft Boiled EggNatto Ramen Noodles With VegetablesNatto Somen Noodles H2 Soup RecipesNatto Miso SoupNatto Miso Soup With KimchiNatto Egg SoupNatto Mozuku SaladNatto Salad With Avocado and TofuNatto Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu Salad)Natto OmeletNatto Omelet With Tomato and CheeseNatto MochiNatto KakiageNatto Daikon Oroshi
- Follow the recipe instructions and enjoy this delicious dish!
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Notes
- Substitute: If your natto doesn't come with sauce and karashi, you can use soy sauce or make it on your own by mixing soy sauce, dashi (soup stock), and sugar.
- Storage: Keep natto in the fridge or freezer. When eating frozen natto, please leave it in the refrigerator for a half-day to defrost naturally. No microwave oven, as it ruins the taste.
- You can find Natto at Asian grocery stores or Japanese supermarkets. You would find it around the tofu section or frozen section.
- If you are unsure about the taste, stir it as much as possible to increase the umami (savory) flavor.
Rickard
This is a very large list of recipes where natto is an ingredient. It is also very helpful to introduce natto for people hesitant to eat natto.
As for me, I really enjoy eating natto, and I want its unique taste to be the star ingredient. There's a saying that "less is more." As this pertains to food, some of the best and tastiest recipes are the simplest recipes where one ingredient or taste stands out. Sometimes many recipes have a tendency to be too complicated or have too many ingredients.
That said, I always prefer simple and easy to prepare natto dishes with minimal effort and ingredients, such as natto gohan, natto maki, natto-jiru, etc.
By the way, I made some toast topped with natto, cooked eggs and Kewpie mayonnaise several days ago for breakfast. It was tasty, but I wasn't sure what stood out, the natto or the eggs.
Anyway, you have put together an impressive list. I may try some of the simpler recipes. Thanks
JURI
Thanks Rick! Yeah, simple is the best. Natto gohan is always my No.1 favorite! I hope you will find your new favorite!