Guest guest Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I recently noticed that my favorite Asian market has frozen natto. Does anyone have any experience with this stuff? I know it is supposed to be good for health, high in protein and what not, but it looked vile... has anyone here ever eaten it? If so, what do you do with it? Thanks! -Erin P.S. for me that was a flurry of posts.... I'll resume my usual, calmer, quieter, state now ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 rileysoprano wrote: > I recently noticed that my favorite Asian market has frozen natto. > Does anyone have any experience with this stuff? I know it is > supposed to be good for health, high in protein and what not, but it > looked vile... has anyone here ever eaten it? If so, what do you do > with it? I had it in Tokyo. It is indeed vile to me, but a couple things made it less vile. Our host said you have to stir it for 200 strokes. It really did improve the texture, which started out as snot and ended as rice-krispies-made-with-beans. Then another Japanese friend said you have to put a little wasabi or mustard in there to improve the taste, and darned if it didn't improve the taste. Still foul stuff to me, Serene -- 42 Magazine, celebrating life with meaning. http://42magazine.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I threw mine away. It is slimey and tasted awful. I would never buy it again. Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 We love natto! It's fermented, tastes like cheese and full of healthy enzymes. In fact, the enzymes are now available in capsule form. Studies have shown that natto consumption can prevent blood clots and stroke. I prescribe Nattozymes for some of my hypertension patients. It is generally served with rice and with scallions and sharp yellow mustard. Excellent in a sushi " cone " wrapped in nori.It is creamy and stringy. In Japan, it is also considered a hormone balancer. Give it a try ( a few times). Dr. Shen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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