Japanese high schools in fermented soybean battle

Japan on Tuesday saw the final of a battle between the nation's high schools to create the best recipes using fermented soybeans.The "Natto Koshien" contest, in which students had to create two dishes using the beans, known as natto, involved 77 schools from across the country, with six making it the finals in Tokyo.Contestants were required to create one dish using the beans alongside local ingredients, and a second dish using natto in a sweet setting.The winning team, from Chofu Kita High School, western Tokyo, presented judges with a baked dish of natto, cheese, tomato and "shiso" herb w…READ FULL ARTICLE