Wasabi offers new Brown Rice Sushi

Wasabi Sushi & Bento became the UK’s first major operator to offer its healthy sushi made with brown rice, with the launch of its ‘Grain Power’ brown rice sushi, available in five different sets.

With a lower GI (glycaemic index) and higher fibre content, brown rice offers an alternative to the classic white rice whilst retaining the familiar texture and flavour. The Grain Power sushi are available in the following sets:

• Salmon Nigiri Set (£4.65, 230g, 327 kcals) – contains a set of classic salmon nigiri with wakame leaves and edamame beans.
• Chumaki Set (£5.85, 264g, 496kcals) – contains salmon nigiri and a selection of assorted futomaki.
• Yasai Roll Set (£6.25, 392g, 451kcals) – contains a selection of vegetarian hosomaki and futomaki with added inari.
• Harmony Set (£7.75, 398g, 740kcals) – contains a variety of hosomaki and futomaki with extra salmon nigiri.
• Rainbow Set (£8.15, 371g, 672kcals) – contains an assortment of futomaki, nigiri plus extra sashimi.

Frederic Lluch, operations director at Wasabi, said: “We spent a lot of time developing this sushi and carefully selecting the right brown rice to use. It offers an alternative for our customers looking for a little variety in their sushi but still craving that same delicious flavour and texture." 

“Our master sushi chefs have been hard at work testing this “medium-grain” rice which keeps the healthy bran layer intact. They cook it fresh in-store and use it to make the sushi every morning. We think it’s a really great product and we’re looking forward to hearing what our customers say about it.”