Natto Rice Bowl with Okra and Yam
Boost your gut health with this Natto Rice Bowl! It’s a hearty meal with rice, okra, yam, and a soft egg on top. If you enjoy unique sticky and slimy textures, you’ll love this dish!
Looking for natto recipes? Try my Natto Sushi Rolls, Natto Cheese Toast, or Natto Chahan!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Natto Rice Bowl:

How To Make Natto Rice Bowl: 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.
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Step 1
Make soft eggs by placing them in hot water (with the heat turned off).

Step 2
Peel and grate the yam using a grater.

Step 3
Stir the natto thoroughly until it becomes sticky and foamy.

Step 4
Assemble the bowl by layering the rice, natto, okra, yam, and soft egg. Drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce before serving.

Your natto rice bowl is ready to enjoy! It’s a healthy, delicious, and satisfying meal!
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Natto Rice Bowl with Okra and Yam
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- 2 packs Natto, Use the included sauce packets for extra flavor
- 6 Okra
- 2 Eggs
- 4 inches Yam, 10 cm
- 2 servings Cooked Rice, for serving
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil, for serving
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce, for serving
- Toasted Sesame Seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Soft Egg: Bring a pot of water to a boil, then turn off the heat. Gently place the eggs into the water, cover with a lid, and let them sit for 10 minutes.
- Boil the Okra: Cut it into bite-sized pieces and boil them in hot water for 1 minute.
- Grate the Yam: Peel and carefully grate the yam using a grater.
- Mix the Natto: Open the natto packs and stir the beans well until they become nice and sticky. Add the included sauce packets and stir again briefly.
- Assemble the Bowl: Scoop cooked rice into serving bowls. Layer the natto, boiled okra, grated yam, and soft egg on top. Drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce, and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor.
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Notes
- Stir the natto until it becomes foamy and sticky to distribute its flavor in the bowl evenly.
- Add a little chili oil or shichimi togarashi (Japanese chili spice) for a spicy kick.
- Drizzle with ponzu sauce or squeeze fresh lemon juice for a refreshing flavor.
- Try adding toppings like kimchi, avocado, or raw tuna (great if you enjoy sushi) for extra variety and flavor.
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