Joya Kitchen chef breaks down components of this trending dish with a global history and a world of options
Where in the world did grain bowls come from? We see them everywhere now, but a meal in a bowl, sometimes called a “Buddha Bowl,” has a lofty history. The Buddha part, according to Epicurious, goes back to stories that the Buddha carried his bowl as he traveled, with locals placing food in it as a donation.
Which is precisely why you should really customize your own, at home. A delicious, filling and healthy bowl can be as simple or as sophisticated as you like — filled with random leftovers or crafted with your own blend of whole grains topped by greens, proteins and a delightful sauce. They’re a way to incorporate global flavors. And they’re a painless way to provide choices to finicky eaters.
in La Jolla, a 4,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor dining space with a menu focused on organic, farm-fresh items.“For us, a bowl is an easy choice because it’s quick and it’s easy. There’s not a lot of moving pieces, so you can have a really complex dish that’s also easy to deliver and easy to eat, especially while you’re working. We focus a lot on sandwiches and other handhelds, but a bowl is good because you don’t need to use a knife and fork.
As for how to balance the quantity of each component for an individual bowl, Bullock advises 1 cup of the grains, 1 cup of the vegetables, 6 to 8 ounces of protein, and 2 to 3 ounces of the sauce or dressing. Typically, he creates a composed bowl, with the grains mounded at the bottom of the bowl and each component along the edge, encircling them.
The Mediterranean Chicken Bowl employs the same braised ancient grains and confit tomatoes, along with garbanzo beans, sliced cucumbers and luscious marinated feta. For protein, add tender slices of chicken thigh that had been marinated in a spicy harissa sauce and then grilled. He tops the bowl with a romesco sauce made with tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic, almonds and bread. Have leftovers of any of the components? You’ll have ready-made ingredients for yet another dish.
And remember, while bowls can be delicious with random ingredients, including leftovers, the best ones combine the right balance of flavors and textures and the right variety of grains, vegetables, proteins and sauces. Don’t overpower a delicate fish with a brash sauce and heavy grains. Rice, greens and a light dressing of sesame oil, soy sauce and ginger would help that fish pop.
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