BETA
Chapter 1
The ancient grain foundations
Chapter 2
The global protein stars
Chapter 3
Sauces and dressings that bind
Chapter 4
The art of bowl building
YOUR GOAL
Master of The global protein bowl
Ch 3 · Sauces and dressings that bind
alicecooks Drizzle sauces and spin bowls to discover how global cultures build healthy protein meals.
alicecooks Global Grain Bowl Dressings
From grains and veggies, a global delight, The dressing brings all the flavors to unite!
alicecooks Chimichurri is a vibrant, vinegar-based herb sauce designed to cut through rich proteins.
alicecooks Gochujang is a thick, sweet, and spicy chili paste that adds complex umami flavor.
Fun Fact
Tahini's ancient value: In ancient Mesopotamia, sesame oil was so valuable that it was used as currency and a luxury skin preservative.
Glossary
emulsion (noun)
A uniform mixture of two unmixable liquids, such as oil and water, held in suspension. The guide utilizes tahini to create a stable emulsion that coats quinoa and roasted vegetables evenly.
A uniform mixture of two unmixable liquids, such as oil and water, held in suspension. The guide utilizes tahini to create a stable emulsion that coats quinoa and roasted vegetables evenly.
Quiz
What traditional Korean clay pots are used to ferment gochujang under the sun for months?
Quiz
Which of these ingredients is NOT a traditional component of Korean gochujang paste?
Quiz
What nutritional benefit makes peanut-based maafe sauce an excellent addition to a veggie bowl?
Quiz
Which ethnic group in West Africa is credited with developing the peanut-based sauce known as maafe?
Quiz
In which South American country did the garlic-and-herb sauce chimichurri originate?
Quiz
In which ancient region did the sesame paste known as tahini originate around 4000 BCE?
Quiz
What ingredient in chimichurri provides the sharp acidity needed to balance heavy proteins?
Quiz
What mineral is exceptionally abundant in tahini, offering more of it per gram than cow's milk?