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How to make natto
Wash the soybeans.
For the natto, you'll need 4 cups (800 g) of soybeans. Place the beans in a colander or strainer, and rinse them thoroughly under cold water in the sink.

Select from the following.
- Shake off any excess water so that the beans won't be mixed. The soybeans don't need to be finely chopped, as long as they're mixed in well..
- Let them soak for 1 to 3 minutes, or until the water runs clear. This recipe makes approximately 1 cup of virgin natto..
- Rinse the beans well with cool water and drain the colander before proceeding. If you don't have a colander, soak the soybeans in clean water for five minutes..
- Shake the beans well afterward to remove the excess moisture. As you rinse the soybeans, remove any shrunken or discolored beans..
Shake the beans well afterward to remove the excess moisture. As you rinse the soybeans, remove any shrunken or discolored beans.