Pork natto stir-fry
15 minBeginner scaleBeginner scale 1 of 5The beginner scale is a plusbeauxjours editorial call. 1 = natto mixed into other flavours, 5 = natto front and centre. It is not a scientific measure.
Ingredients
- ground pork
- scallions (optional)
- lettuce (optional)
- ginger
- sugar
- doubanjiang (optional)
- 1 natto pack (with its sauce + mustard)
- soy sauce
- salt
- cooking oil
Steps
- Heat oil and fry ginger and leek until very soft.
- Add pork and salt and fry until crumbly.
- Season with 1½ tbsp soy sauce and a little sugar, then toss in the natto briefly.
- Serve over shredded lettuce, with doubanjiang if you like.
Recipe source
Source: Remy Hirano (remy.jp) (opens in a new tab)
checked . Steps rewritten in our own words from the original.
Before you eat
If you take warfarin or another anticoagulant, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before eating natto. Natto is high in vitamin K (600 µg per 100 g, Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2023). Vitamin K intake can change how warfarin works (MFDS label · MedlinePlus). Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2023 (opens in a new tab) MFDS (opens in a new tab) MedlinePlus (opens in a new tab)
Natto is made from soybeans. If you have a soy allergy, don't eat it. Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2023 (opens in a new tab) U.S. FDA (opens in a new tab)
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