Chapter 1
The grain foundation: choosing your ancient base
Chapter 2
The protein powerhouses: building a hearty core
Chapter 3
The rainbow crunch: adding color and texture
Chapter 4
The final splash: dressing with global flair
Ch 2 · The protein powerhouses: building a hearty core
alicecooks Unlike tofu made from soy milk, tempeh uses the fungus Rhizopus oligosporus to ferment whole beans in Central Java.
Quiz
Which organism is responsible for fermenting and binding the soybeans in tempeh?
alicecooks Pairing Mesoamerican black beans with grains creates a complete protein for longevity bowls.
Fun Fact
Bean power: The liquid left over from cooking chickpeas, called aquafaba, can be whipped into a perfect vegan meringue.
Glossary
legume (noun)
An edible seed or pod of a plant belonging to the pea family, used as food. First cultivated around 11,000 BCE in the Fertile Crescent, these protein sources anchor diverse international bowls.
An edible seed or pod of a plant belonging to the pea family, used as food. First cultivated around 11,000 BCE in the Fertile Crescent, these protein sources anchor diverse international bowls.