Is natto gluten-free?

Yes, natto is gluten-free but this recipe isn't since it contains soy sauce. To make this gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce. It should also be noted that gochujang made with barley isn't gluten-free, and some store bought kimchi can also contain gluten. Therefore, it's a good idea to always check the label before purchasing these ingredients if you are sensitive to gluten.

Is this recipe vegan?

It depends on the kimchi used. Many store bought kimchis aren't vegan because they contain fish sauce or shrimp paste. But you can find vegan kimchi pretty easily these days in Korean supermarkets or regular supermarkets. Or, you make vegan kimchi at home by following my recipe, which also happens to be very easy!

Spicy Natto Bowl (Korean Style)

Ingredients

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2 natto packages
2 teaspoons gochujang
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped kimchi
Ground sesame seeds (optional)
2 cups warm white rice or brown rice

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Instructions

1. Season the natto. Open the natto packages and split the gochujang, toasted sesame oil, and soy sauce, between the two packages. Use chopsticks to mix the ingredients with the natto and keep stirring until the gochujang has fully dissolved.

2. Warm up the rice. Place the cooked rice in a microwave safe dish with a lid and warm it up until the grains are soft.

3. Put the dish together. Fill two serving bowls with a cup of warm rice each. Top each bowl with natto and finish by dividing the green onions and kimchi among the two bowls. Serve.

Notes

This recipe cannot be saved for later as the rice will soak up the sauce and get mushy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 412
Sugar: 4.1g
Sodium: 338mg
Fat: 11.2g
Saturated Fat: 1.6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 62.7g
Fiber: 3.5g
Protein: 15.9g
Cholesterol: 0mg