A modern Japanese rice bowl combining creamy avocado with fermented soybeans. This protein-rich bowl features a spicy-sweet Korean-inspired sauce. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal that’s both filling and healthy!
Avocado Natto Rice Bowl
Servings
2
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking timeminutes
Avocado Natto Rice Bowl Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
Avocado (1 large) Substitute: Very ripe avocado for best taste
Natto (2 packs) Substitute: None possible (key ingredient)
- Sauce Mix
Gochujang (1 teaspoon) Substitute: Sriracha mixed with miso
Mentsuyu (1 tablespoon) Substitute: Diluted soy sauce
Water (1 teaspoon)
Sugar (1 teaspoon)
Sesame oil (a dash)
- Toppings
Toasted sesame seeds (to taste) Substitute: Ground sesame seeds
Avocado Natto Rice Bowl Directions
- Prepare Fresh Ingredients
Cut 1 ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut into bite-sized cubes about 1/2-inch in size. The avocado should be perfectly ripe - soft enough to be creamy but firm enough to maintain its shape when mixed. - Mix Natto Properly
Open 2 packages of natto (fermented soybeans). Using the chopsticks typically included in the package, mix the beans vigorously for about 50 strokes until they develop their characteristic stickiness. Add any seasoning packets that came with the natto and mix thoroughly. - Create Special Sauce
In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1 tablespoon mentsuyu (concentrated soup base), 1 teaspoon water, 1 teaspoon sugar, and a few drops of sesame oil. Mix until the sugar dissolves completely. This creates a balanced sauce with sweet, savory, and spicy elements. - Assemble The Bowl
Divide freshly cooked hot rice between two bowls. Place the cubed avocado and prepared natto side by side on top of the rice, keeping them separate rather than mixing them together. This preserves the distinct textures and makes for a more attractive presentation. - Finish With Sauce
Drizzle the prepared sauce over the avocado and natto. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for added texture and nutty flavor. Serve immediately while the contrast between hot rice and toppings is at its peak.
Notes
- Tips & Points
Assembly Order Layer ingredients separately for best presentation.
Sauce Amount Make extra sauce for other uses.
Optional Toppings Try microgreens, kimchi or Korean seaweed.
Rice Temperature Best with hot, freshly cooked rice.
Storage Best eaten immediately. Avocado will brown if stored.