How to Build a Bowl

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How to Build a Bowl

It’s easy! Divide the base among bowls. In a separate bowl, toss protein and veg with dressing to flavor. Add toppings, and enjoy!

Choose a base:

  • Rice

  • Quinoa

  • Farro

  • Leafy Greens

  • Noodles

Choose a Protein:

  • Salmon

  • Ahi Tuna

  • Tofu

  • Shrimp

  • Chicken

  • Beef

  • Pork

Add Some Veg:

  • Avocado

  • Cucumber

  • Shaved radish

  • Shredded Carrots

  • Roasted Veggies (Brussels sprouts, Butternut squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower)

  • Edamame

Dressing:

  • Chili-Honey Dressing

  • Ponzu Sauce

  • Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  • Peanut Sauce

Toppings:

  • Nuts and Seeds: sunflower, peanuts, cashews, sesame seeds, macadamia nuts

  • Heat: crushed wasabi peas, Sriracha, chopped chilis, crushed red pepper flakes, hot sauce, togarashi, etc.

  • Alliums: scallions, sweet onion, fried crispy onions

  • Seaweed: toasted nori, dried hijiki, dried wakame

  • Fresh herbs: cilantro, chives, basil, parsley, mint

  • Pickles: pickled ginger, pickled radishes, kimchi

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  • 1⁄3 c EVOO

  • 3⁄4 c apple cider vinegar

  • 1 T agave nectar or sugar

  • 2 T minced shallots

  • 1 t Kosher salt

  • 1⁄4 ground black pepper

Whisk all ingredients together. Taste for seasoning.

Chili-Honey Dressing

  • 2 T minced shallot

  • 4 T soy sauce

  • 1 T chili paste

  • 4 t rice vinegar

  • 1 T fish sauce

  • 2 t honey

  • 1 t toasted sesame oil

Whisk all ingredients together. Taste for seasoning.

Peanut Sauce

  • 1-2 red or green Thai chiles, chopped

  • 1 garlic clove, grated

  • 1 c creamy peanut butter

  • 3⁄4 c coconut milk

  • 2 T brown sugar Juice of one lime

  • 2 T soy sauce

  • 2 t fish sauce

Pulse chiles, garlic, peanut butter, coconut milk, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, and fish sauce in a food processor or blender until smooth. Thin with a few tablespoons water if too thick. Optional, if you want it warm...transfer sauce to a small saucepan, add a 1⁄4 c water and heat over medium low heat, whisking, until warm and smooth. Can keep up to a week in refrigerator.

Ponzu Sauce

  • 2 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced

  • 3 T soy sauce

  • 1 T mirin

  • 1 T orange juice

  • 1 t lime juice and zest

  • 1 T rice vinegar

Place scallions in a medium bowl. Whisk in soy sauce, mirin, orange juice, lime juice and rice vinegar to combine. Can be made 2 days ahead.

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