Everyone that knows me probably realises that I'm extremely fussy and cautious when it comes to food. One of the most infamous Japanese dishes is called natto - fermented / rotten soya beans. Japanese people have eaten natto for over 1,000 years. Natto has a very strong smell which many people (especially foreigners in Japan) don't like. Perhaps the most unusual thing about natto is its stringy texture. I have avoided natto ever since I arrived in Japan, mainly because of the smell. This week however, I decided to take the plunge and try natto for the first time. How was it? I can say that it was surprisingly nice and now I feel able to add natto to the short list of Japanese foods which I can eat. This may not seem very impressive to most of you, but I can say that eating natto is perhaps one of the biggest challenges that a foreigner can face in Japan. There is no comparable culinary experience in Great Britain.
I am told that natto is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Apparently it helps to prevent heart attacks, strokes, cancer, intestinal diseases, and obesity i.e. perfect medicine for the average Scot.
3 comments:
Maybe you'll start puttng some weight on now.
thats disgusting, I hope your proud of yourself!
Bring on the fried mars bars, there's no medical evidence to state that they're not just as good for you!
Very impressed. Im sure you had a pint at the time to help wash it down.
Glad to hear that all is well.
I will now take a regular look at the site to keep informed.
Now post some pictures of your 2 pretty girls.
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