Recording summary · January 2018
The most disgusting food in Japan - Natto
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Overview
Daniel samples a pack of fermented soybeans during a mukbang, detailing the packaging, condiments, reputed health benefits, and unpalatable taste and texture.
Daniel recalls a past experience of an ex-girlfriend serving the soybeans with raw egg over rice and offers commentary comparing the dish to complaints about English food.
Themes
Packaging and appearance of fermented soybeans, including the ¥90 price for three packs, the polystyrene container, and sticky strings under the plastic film.
Preparation of the soybeans using the included sauce and mustard, alongside reputed health benefits like friendly bacteria and vitamin PQQ for skin health.
Daniel's taste test describing bitter, sweet, and coffee-like flavors alongside a cold, slimy texture.
Attempting to improve the flavor with citrus-flavored soy sauce, resulting in a bubbly, foamy, and unpalatable dish.
A past experience involving an ex-girlfriend preparing the dish with raw egg over rice, accompanied by comparisons to complaints about English food.
Developments
Daniel opens the pack of fermented soybeans and removes the plastic film.
Daniel samples the sauce and pours it along with mustard onto the soybeans, then mixes them together.
Daniel adds citrus-flavored soy sauce and mixes the soybeans again.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel is uncertain about the proper way to prepare the dish and how much sauce to use.