Superfood Shapes Up The Menu At Sushisamba With The Launch Of The First-ever Quinoa Temaki

Drawing culinary inspiration from its tri-cultural coalition, this month, SUSHISAMBA will launch a hand roll section that incorporates quinoa, a superfood native to Peru. The quinoa hand rolls will be the first of its kind available in SUSHISAMBA restaurants nationwide. Offering sushi aficionados an exciting - and healthier - new alternative to rice, SUSHISAMBA continues to transform the scope of 'sushi' with these ingredient-driven temaki, including:



Sweet Chili Tuna scallion 8.00

Yasai avocado, snow pea shoot, sweet potato tempura, sweet soy 7.00


In addition to this exclusive temaki trio, SUSHISAMBA guests may choose from a selection of traditional maki and sushi combinations to be made as quinoa hand rolls, including spicy tuna, eel and avocado, spicy scallop and more.



Quinoa has long been touted within the health sphere for its vitamin rich seeds. In addition to being an excellent source of protein, the list of health benefits that quinoa provides is extensive including everything from fighting free radicals to supplying amino acids critical to our energy level and metabolic functions. What's more, quinoa is gluten-free, meeting the dietary constraints and health preferences of many guests.



As the perfect substitute to starch, its grain-like texture and appearance satisfy those looking for heartiness in their cuisine, while its composition provides nutrients to the diner that far exceed anything a typical starch can offer.



As managing partner Danielle Billera explains, "At SUSHISAMBA we strive to create dishes that are both innovative and appealing to our customers. We already know that sushi is a good choice when it comes to eating right so in an increasingly health-conscious world, why not offer a rice alternative? Combining Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, quinoa is the perfect substitute while being delicious and nutritious. We're thrilled to be one of the first restaurants offering these rolls." Staying true to its innovative culinary approach, SUSHISAMBA has creatively integrated quinoa into hand rolls. They are so tasty that you'll forget that you're eating healthy!