Natto and Scallion Sticky Pasta

Ingredients

• 180 g spaghetti (or ramen noodles)
• 2 packs (about 100) natto
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 stalks scallions
• 1 tsp mustard (Japanese karashi or Dijon)(optional)
• 1 tsp neutral oil (optional, for gloss)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil a pot of salted water. Cook the spaghetti until tender, then reserve about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the pasta water and drain. (Total cook time: ~12 minutes.)

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, mix natto with soy sauce and (if using) mustard in a bowl. Stir until glossy and well combined. (Prep time: ~10 minutes total including this step.)

3. 3

   Slice the scallions thinly. Add most of the scallions to the natto mixture and toss to combine.

4. 4

   Add hot drained pasta to the natto bowl. Toss vigorously, adding a splash of reserved pasta water as needed until the pasta is glossy and sticky. Top with remaining scallions and serve immediately.