Natto: What Cup Ramen Goes Best with Natto?
Although I sometimes add some seasoning or condiments to instant Ramen for extra flavor or Ajihen/味変, I had never tried cup Ramen with Natto. Besides, I have never seen Natto Ramen/納豆ラーメン listed on the...
Category: Delicacies
What is Shoyu no Mi (醤油の実: Fruit of Soy Sauce)?
As you may know, we Japanese generally call soy sauce Shoyu (しょうゆ/醤油), and Mi (実) is the word for “fruit” in English, but have you ever heard of Shoyu no Mi (醤油の実), literally, the...
Umaibo: Natto Flavor Corn Puffs Taste Good or Bad?!
Natto (納豆) is a food that originated in Japan and is infamous for its peculiar smell and taste, though the fermented soybeans are nutrient-rich and healthful if adequately consumed. Even Japanese people, many dislike...
Shirako vs. Tarako: Japanese Food Delicacies
I rarely see it in Oden (like Chikuwabu). But Shirako is a food at its best in the winter (around January to February), often used in soup dishes, including Nabemono (鍋物: hot pot). But...
Mizkan Kin no Tsubu Natto Series 2 Popular Products
Mizkan (ミツカン) is an Aichi, Handa-based food company that started its business in 1804. It now mainly produces and sells seasonings and natto, boasting a top market share. In their seasoning line-up, Ajipon is...
Okame Natto: Japan’s No.1 Natto Brand from Takano Foods
Natto is a soy food of Japanese origin that’s become a breakfast staple in Japan, and Okame Natto (おかめ納豆) from Takano Foods is the No.1 brand that sells best of all. Okame Natto (おかめ納豆)...
What is Fresh Natto?
Natto (納豆) is a superfood of Japanese origin made from fermented soybeans bringing various health benefits if rightly consumed. The food smells like rotten beans that can harm you, but it is arguably on...
What is Natto Kombu? and How to Use it
As you know, natto (納豆) and kombu (昆布: also known as kelp) are different things. But what I introduce here, natto kombu (納豆こんぶ), is not a combination of fermented soybeans and kelp seaweed. Natto...
