Name: Natto Fried Rice (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 Green Bell Peppers; 1 pack Natto (50g, including sauce); 2 bowls Japanese Rice (leftover cooked short-grain rice); 2 Eggs; 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil; 1½ Tbsp Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce

5 from 9 votes

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This natto fried rice, chahan in Japanese, is a delicious and easy way to enjoy natto and rice. It’s the perfect meal you can whip up in just 15 minutes using leftover rice!

Looking for more natto rice recipes? Try my Natto Sushi Rolls or Natto Rice Bowl with 8 Toppings!

natto chahan served on a plate with a spoon

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I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

A flavorful and easy-to-make fried rice with natto and egg.
It’s the perfect choice for a satisfying vegetarian lunch!
It’s less sticky than eating natto as-is.

Natto

Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. It has a sticky and gooey texture, is highly nutritious, and is a popular choice for breakfast in Japan. One of the most common ways to enjoy natto is by serving it over rice. Learn more about natto in Natto for Beginners: How to Eat and Enjoy It!

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

Natto: Typically comes with natto sauce and karashi mustard (Japanese mustard). Use the sauce to season the natto. If not included, soy sauce is a good alternative. If using frozen natto, thaw it beforehand.
Japanese Short-grain Rice: Frozen leftover Japanese rice works perfectly here, but you can also use long-grain or medium-grain rice if that’s what you have on hand.
Sesame Oil: Adds a wonderful aroma to fried rice (chahan), but any cooking oil can be used as a substitute.
Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce: The homemade sauce is an all-purpose sauce that is great for any savory dish, such as stir fry, karaage, or marinade. If you’re short on time, a quick mix of soy sauce with grated garlic and ginger works just as well.

How To Make Natto Fried Rice: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Chop green bell peppers. Mix natto with natto sauce.

Step 2

Beat eggs in a bowl and add natto and chopped bell peppers.

Step 3

Stir fry the egg mixture.

Step 4

Add rice and garlic ginger soy sauce and stir fry.

Serve the fried rice on a plate, and enjoy! It’s delicious, and the perfect balance of flavors might just make it addictive. I hope you love it! 😊

What To Serve With

To complement this natto rice recipe, I recommend serving it with miso soup and pickled napa cabbage!

natto chahan served on a plate with a spoon, miso soup, and salad

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Natto Fried Rice (Vegetarian)

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Prep: 5

Cook: 10

Total: 15

Servings: 2

Author: Juri Austin

This natto fried rice, chahan in Japanese, is a delicious and easy way to enjoy natto and rice. It’s the perfect meal you can whip up in just 15 minutes using leftover rice!

Equipment

Large Frying Pan

Ingredients

▢ 2 Green Bell Peppers
▢ 1 pack Natto , 50g, including sauce
▢ 2 bowls Japanese Rice, leftover cooked short-grain rice
▢ 2 Eggs
▢ 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
▢ 1½ Tbsp Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Chop green peppers. Mix natto with natto sauce. Warm up the cold leftover rice in a microwave.
Make the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, beat the eggs, then add natto and chopped bell pepper and mix well.
Stir-fry: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook until natto becomes less gooey. Add the rice and stir fry more.
Add the Sauce: Add garlic ginger soy sauce and stir-fry until combined.
Serve: Transfer to a plate and enjoy the natto fried rice!

Video

Notes

How to cook Japanese short-grain rice
Leftover rice is perfect for fried rice (It will be less mushy). When using the rice, microwave it before adding it to a frying pan; then, you can save cooking time.
If you cook rice for fried rice, add a little less water to make its texture harder.