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 1 · The ancient grain foundations
alicecooks Ancient Grain Foundations
From ancient earth they came, like quinoa and spelt, their true forms remain, feeding our human story.
alicecooks Teff is a microscopic grain central to Ethiopian cuisine that packs an incredible nutritional punch.
alicecooks Farro is an ancient, fiber-rich wheat variety that sustained Roman legions during their historic conquests.
BETA
alicecooks Sort grains onto the train to discover the diverse origins of healthy protein bowls.
Fun Fact
Quinoa in space: NASA selected quinoa for long-term manned space missions because of its exceptional nutritional profile and ease of cultivation.
Glossary
quinoa (noun)
A goosefoot plant native to the Andes that produces edible, protein-rich starchy seeds. The Inca Empire cultivated this crop for over 5,000 years, calling it the mother grain.
A goosefoot plant native to the Andes that produces edible, protein-rich starchy seeds. The Inca Empire cultivated this crop for over 5,000 years, calling it the mother grain.
Quiz
Which South American empire considered quinoa to be a sacred crop and called it the 'mother grain'?
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Which ancient grain was a staple ration for Roman soldiers, who boiled it into a porridge called puls?
Quiz
Why was black rice historically referred to as 'forbidden rice' in ancient China?
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In which year did the United Nations declare the International Year of Quinoa to promote its global benefits?
Quiz
Which nutritional feature makes quinoa stand out among most other plant-based grains?
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What natural plant pigments give forbidden black rice its deep purple-black color and antioxidant properties?
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What traditional Ethiopian sourdough flatbread is made from fermented teff flour and often serves as a bowl base?
Quiz
Approximately how many grains of the Ethiopian grain teff does it take to equal the weight of a single wheat kernel?