natto
noun
nat·to
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Definition of natto
: a dish of fermented soybeans with a pungent flavor and gluey texture that is eaten chiefly in Japan and usually served over rice
Note: Natto is prepared by fermenting steamed or boiled soybeans with a bacteria (especially Bacillus subtilis natto).
Natto is traditionally made by storing soybeans in straw bags; the beans ferment and develop a sticky coating with an intense flavor. — SaveurKeep scrolling for more