Wagamamas launches vegan tuna and it is made from watermelon

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Wagamamas launches vegan tuna and it is made from watermelon
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With more and more people turning towards a meat-free diet, companies are now cottoning on and offering vegetarian or vegan alternatives. And with Veganuary already underway, there is no time like the present to turn to a cruelty-free diet.

Also last week, KFC launched their Vegan Imposter Burger nationwide after a successful four week trial in June. The burger, which includes bespoke Quorn fillet and vegan mayonnaise, is now regular fixture in selected stores across the UK.The pan-Asian high street favourite have launched a vegan ‘tuna’ dish which is made out of watermelon. Yes, you did read correctly. The fish substitute is made out of dehydrated fruit and it is sliced into thin steaks and brined.

The restaurant group’s executive chef, Steve Mangleshot, said: “To create the watermelon tuna first we slice it into steaks and brine it with salt to balance the sugars and to help with flavour, as well as to take out some of the water content. Read More Veganuary "Once they are cooked the steaks are cooled to keep its tuna-like texture. They are then quickly seared on both sides to caramelise the steak, and then finished with a silky miso and sesame dressing which just elevates the flavours and whole experience."

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