Natto Gohan (Japanese Fermented Soybeans on Rice)

Name: Natto Gohan (Japanese Fermented Soybeans on Rice)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 pack natto; 150 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice; toppings of your choice (see in post for ideas - I used 2 tbsp chopped spring onion and an egg yolk in the picture)

Instructions

Prep:5min

Love it or hate it, there are so many ways to enjoy fermented soybeans called "natto". From how to eat it to popular brands and delicious toppings, here I'm going to teach you everything you need to know about this traditional Japanese superfood!

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:12:20 GMT