Mexican Smoked Natto Skewers
A unique fusion of Mexican flavors with the traditional Japanese fermented soybean dish, natto. Marinated in a mixture of smoky spices and grilled to perfection on skewers.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz nattolook for fermented soybeans in an Asian grocery store
- ●2 tbsp intricately seasoned chili powdermix of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and lime juice
- ●2 tbsp arabian olive oilfor marinating
- ●10-12 skewerswooden or metal
- ●4-6 saudi datespitted and chopped
- ●2 limesjuiced
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp cuminground
Instructions
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1. In a shallow dish, whisk together intricately seasoned chili powder, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cumin.
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2. Add the natto to the marinade and mix until well coated.
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3. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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4. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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5. Thread the marinated natto, dates, and lime wedges onto the skewers.
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6. Brush the skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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7. Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes or until the natto is slightly charred.
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8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro or scallions if desired.
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9. Optional: serve with warm flour or corn tortillas for wrapping.