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Add the soy sauce (or the provided dashi sauce) and the mustard to the soybeans.","group":"Preparation","title":"Open the natto package","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Using chopsticks, stir the natto vigorously in its container or a small bowl for about 30-50 strokes until it becomes very sticky, bubbly, and white strings appear.","group":"Preparation","title":"Stir the natto vigorously","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the whipped natto mixture over the center of the warm rice.","group":"Assembly","title":"Pour the whipped natto mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.","group":"Assembly","title":"Garnish with chopped green onions","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Stirring the natto until it becomes pale and stringy is essential for the best texture and flavor. Use freshly steamed rice for the best experience.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Chopsticks","Rice bowl"],"diet":["high_protein","vegetarian","low_fat","dairy_free","nut_free"],"allergens":["soy","wheat","mustard"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"bowl","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Rice can be cooked ahead and reheated. Natto should be mixed just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover rice and natto separately in airtight containers in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat rice with a splash of water. Do not microwave natto as it changes the texture and smell."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_c526705200%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f538d260-986c-4082-ae83-a4b2e781d7b1","imageAlt":"Natto Rice (Natto Gohan) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["healthy","high-protein","quick-meal","probiotic","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Natto Rice (Natto Gohan)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:02:24.472Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:02:24.472Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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