Natto curry
Natto curry is a Japanese fusion dish that combines the pungent, fermented soybeans known as natto with a rich and savory curry sauce, typically served over steamed rice. The dish often features a standard Japanese curry base with vegetables like onions, carrots, and potatoes, with the sticky, stringy natto added as a topping or mixed in. It is a popular comfort food in Japan, blending the traditional flavors of curry rice with the distinct, umami-heavy profile of natto.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced meal that is high in protein due to the natto and often contains a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the rice and curry sauce, with fat content depending on the specific curry recipe. It provides essential nutrients such as Vitamin K, manganese, and fiber from the fermented soybeans, alongside the vitamins and minerals found in the curry vegetables. A typical serving of natto curry with rice generally ranges from 600 to 800 calories, depending on portion sizes and ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin K | 30 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 bowl (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Natto is famous for its strong smell, slimy texture, and powerful probiotic properties, making it a polarizing but highly nutritious food in Japanese cuisine. The combination of natto and curry is considered a modern, somewhat unconventional pairing that highlights the Japanese love for experimenting with traditional ingredients in new ways.
