Hello, how are you all doing? Here we will introduce delicious food from Japan.
【history】
Natto is a traditional Japanese food with very ancient origins, and it is said to have already been eaten during the Heian period. There are several theories about its roots.
Theory of beans wrapped in straw fermenting naturally:
It is said that boiled beans wrapped in straw for horse feed accidentally fermented and became natto.
Theory from the Sengoku period about provisions:
When boiled beans were carried wrapped in straw on the battlefield, they naturally fermented and gave birth to natto.
Fermentation culture that developed mainly in the Tohoku and Kanto regions:
As a preserved food in cold regions, it was valued and gradually spread throughout the country.
By the Edo period, it had become a common food on the tables of ordinary people, and from the Meiji period onward, manufacturing technology evolved, leading to the widespread use of the packaged natto we have today.
【characteristic】
Natto is a food made by fermenting soybeans with natto bacteria, characterized by its “stickiness, aroma, and umami.”
● Stickiness and Strings
The stickiness produced by the natto bacteria gives natto its unique texture. The more you stir it, the fluffier it becomes, and the aroma rises.
● Unique Aroma from Fermentation
This is a point that people either love or dislike, but once you get used to it, its deep aroma can become addictive.
● Very High Nutritional Value
High-quality protein
Vitamin K
Dietary fiber
Nattokinase (an enzyme produced during fermentation)
It is also gaining attention as a health food.
● Versatile Ways to Eat
Not only can it be placed on rice, but it can be combined with eggs, green onions, kimchi, seaweed, and more, with countless flavor possibilities depending on the combination.
【category】
■Homemade curry
How was it? There are still many delicious things in Japan.
Be sure to try it when you visit Japan.
Let’s Enjoy！
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