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 4 · The final splash: dressing with global flair
alicecooks Southeast Asian Peanut Sauce
We grind the golden peanuts for a savory delight, To bind our gado-gado bowls and make them taste just right.
alicecooks Sesame, an ancient oilseed, undergoes soaking, roasting, and grinding, then emulsifies with lemon and water into creamy tahini.
Quiz
In which 13th-century cookbook was tahini first referenced as a culinary ingredient?
alicecooks Vibrant Argentine chimichurri provides bright acidity to balance rich grain bowls.
Quiz
Which South American region is the birthplace of the vibrant green chimichurri sauce?
Fun Fact
Sauce science: Emulsifying an acid like lemon juice with a fat like tahini creates a creamy, stable dressing without any dairy.
Quiz
During which Korean dynasty was gochujang chili paste first developed and popularized?
Quiz
What ingredient in gochujang naturally breaks down during fermentation to create its sweetness?
Glossary
dressing (noun)
A sauce, typically cold, used to flavor or coat salads and other dishes. Blending regional pantry staples like citrus, miso, or tahini unifies the diverse textures of assembled grain meals.
A sauce, typically cold, used to flavor or coat salads and other dishes. Blending regional pantry staples like citrus, miso, or tahini unifies the diverse textures of assembled grain meals.
Quiz
Which classic Indonesian salad bowl is traditionally dressed with a rich peanut sauce?