Universal assembly method: cook grain, cook protein, cook veg separately, assemble with sauce.
The Technique: Cook grain. Sauté protein. Steam/roast veg. Assemble in bowl. Top with sauce and toppings.
The Formula
| Component | Options | How Cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Rice, quinoa, farro, cauliflower rice | Boil or steam |
| Protein | Ground beef, chicken, beans, chickpeas, tofu, fish | Sauté or roast |
| Vegetables | Any from 3-Tier Density System | Roast or steam |
| Sauce | Any Flavour Bridges sauce | Drizzle on top |
| Toppings | Cheese, nuts, herbs, pickles | Fresh garnish |
Three Example Variations
Variation 1 (Mexican):
- Base: Rice
- Protein: Ground beef with cumin/chili
- Veg: Corn, black beans, tomatoes
- Sauce: Salsa + lime
- Toppings: Cheese, cilantro, avocado
Variation 2 (Asian):
- Base: Rice
- Protein: Ground pork with soy/ginger
- Veg: Cabbage, edamame, carrots
- Sauce: Soy-sesame dressing
- Toppings: Green onions, sesame seeds
Variation 3 (Mediterranean):
- Base: Quinoa
- Protein: Chickpeas (canned)
- Veg: Cucumber, tomato, roasted red pepper
- Sauce: Hummus + lemon
- Toppings: Feta, olives, parsley
The workflow: Make grain first (takes longest). While it cooks, prep and cook protein and veg. Assemble hot.
North: Where this comes from
- Template Cooking (parent concept)
- Modular Cooking (component separation)
West: What’s similar?
- Buddha Bowl (specific example of this template)
- Chipotle Model (assembly-line component mixing)