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Energizing Thai Brunch Bowl

Discover this refreshing and nourishing Energizing Thai Brunch Bowl recipe, perfect for a healthy start to your day. Gluten-free and packed with flavor, this vibrant meal is sure to become a new favorite.

πŸ•’ Prep: 10 min, Cook: 5 min, Total: 15 min
🍽 Servings: 1
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Thai

Allergens

Fish (in fish sauce)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1 poached egg
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp fish sauce (or tamari for a vegetarian/vegan option)
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked jasmine rice with cucumber, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and poached egg. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce (or tamari), sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the rice bowl and top with fresh cilantro. Enjoy your energizing Thai Brunch Bowl!

Chef’s Insight

This recipe is designed to provide balanced nutrition, with complex carbohydrates from the rice, healthy fats from the avocado and sesame oil, and protein from the egg.

Notes

Be sure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and nutritional benefits.

Cultural or Historical Background

Thai cuisine often uses a balance of five flavors - sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and bitter. This dish highlights the sour and salty elements with lime juice and fish sauce.