Low-carb sushi! finally

(Cheryl Meyers) #1

Just saw this in today’s Japan Times. Hope this chain has a Tokyo branch!
–Cheryl, who works in Tsukiji

Osaka sushi chain replaces rice with radish to cut down on the carbs
KYODO
AUG 30, 2017

OSAKA – Conveyor belt sushi chain Kurasushi will offer a low-carbohydrate sushi-like dish using Japanese daikon in place of orthodox vinegared rice, its operator said Tuesday.

Osaka-based Kura Corp. hopes to attract consumers who are limiting their intake of rice and other carbohydrates as the new dish has up to 88 percent less carbohydrates than orthodox sushi.

The new dish will be available at its restaurants nationwide from Thursday and will be offered with a choice of four toppings, including shrimp and Albacore tuna, and priced at ¥108 each.

Sushi with half the amount of rice will also be available at the same price, the operator said.

“We hope (the dish) will be savored deliciously with vegetables, without (the consumer) worrying about sugar content,” said an official of the sushi chain.

(Kate) #2

Sweet (pardon the pun)! Looking forward to trying to make something similar after I have my baby. Why is it when you are pregnant you want things like :sushi: and alcohol (and I don’t even drink)!

#3

Many places will do naruto rolls with cucumber

(Cheryl Meyers) #4

Here’s the Asahi shimbun story, adds some details:

(Rita) #5

We have been having sushi rolls made at Fresh Market without rice. They fall apart easily without the sticky rice but still taste great. Just have to eat it in smaller bites when it falls apart. Asked for it when we were visiting Montreal and they just laughed at us!