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Eric · Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Posts: 44 Location: Hawaii

I recently had the experience of being invited to someones house for a breakfeast of Natto that he eats every morning. He is in great health and 62 so it must be very nutriciouｓ.

As I was stirring the Natto as instructed, I felt the gag reflex surface and tried with all my might not to smell what I was about to eat mixed with rice and a healthy portion of soy sauce and kim chee.

My question for those who are experienced in living in Japan is can anyone enjoy eating a nice bowl of Natto for breakfeast?

Sweetsee · Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 2302 Location: ) is everything

Mmmm...hmmmm...had a portion out of the styrophone packet when I got home from work. It took over 13 years before trying it, love it now.

That one you had sounded scrumcious!

Any swell there? Going off here.

Shonai Ben · Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Posts: 617

NO!!!

Lynn · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 696 Location: in between

I absolutely love the stuff!!!! I can't get enough of it. I especially like it with nori. mmm! mmm! Very Happy

I admit, though, I did not like it the first few times. The change came when I stopped thinking of it as beans, cuz when I though of it as beans my mouth always got ready for a spicy chili bean taste or a sweet pork and beans tatste. Once I got over that and I opened my mouth and mind to a delicious new taste.

Don't give up yet! Wink

TokyoLiz · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 1548 Location: Tokyo, Japan

Natto is food of the gods!

At first I found it too neba neba - gooey. But you learn the chopstick swirly technique, where you kinda wave the glob of natto about in the air like a close up magician brandishes his wand and voila! Natto behaves well, stays on chopsticks and the blob, kimchi, seaweed, rice and all, makes it to your mouth with the least amount of mess.

At the kaiten sushi joint in Kabukicho (cheap!) I always get natto maki last. It's the flourish I like at the end of my sushi repast.

Celeste · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 6:18 am Post subject:

I love natto maki sushi! I am allergic to shellfish, and not a huge fan of many kinds of raw fish, so this was a lovely find for me.

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

In one word: YUCK

Celeste · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:19 pm Post subject:

I know, but I also like things like kimchee, blue cheese, cheese in a spray can, and all kinds of stinky salami. I have a good Japanese friend who turns green at the sight of natto, but it's really nice. it tastes kind of nutty.

Eric · Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Posts: 44 Location: Hawaii

I will combatte and try again if it:s offered. I think the Japaneese guy was very amused by my reacation, but I hope I get a second chance.

For Sweetsee who asked the swell was pretty meager even though a Typhoon hit. I went yesterday and the surf was extremely small but it was great getting in the water.

Thanks for the replies,
Eric

6810 · Joined: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 309

yeah, natto's awesome, but it took a while to build up the courage (especially when one summer I left a pot of chick peas soaking for a day too long - hey, I was busy ok? - and it turned into chick pea natto - well maybe not, but it smelled like it and the smell stayed with me for months).

AS a vegetarian, natto with okara, tofu, garlic, negi and ginger as a substitute gyoza filling rocks.

canuck · Joined: 11 May 2003 Posts: 1921 Location: Japan

I don't eat natto for breakfast. I don't like natto.

Yawarakaijin · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 504 Location: Middle of Nagano

" It is possible to like Natto."

You sir, are a liar. Wink

Nismo · Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 520

If you can enjoy cheese, you can enjoy natto.

I love natto. I love cheese, especially gorgonzola. Kimchi is wonderful (but not everyday).

I didn't enjoy natto the first time I ate it. I thought it was horrible. Then I got used to it. Now I love it. It's an acquired taste, like coffee, beer, and cheese.

If you go into something expecting to hate it, it's really hard to like it in the end.

VanKen · Joined: 29 Oct 2003 Posts: 139 Location: Calgary, AB Canada

Natto is one of my fav Japanese dishes. I especially like natto maki, which adds a special something to a sushi meal. Smile

Eva Pilot · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:57 am Post subject:

I can't stand natto. *shudders*