002: COCONUT RICE + SESAME GREENS

🐘 Elephant Calm Bowl — Coconut Rice with Sesame Greens

Archetype: The Elephant — grounded strength, gentle patience, steady nourishment.

💡 Why This Works

Creamy coconut rice anchors the bowl; quick-sautéed sesame greens add mineral brightness. Lime and ginger wake it up without clutter. Simple, soothing, complete.

⚡ Energy & Time

• Total: 20–25 min
• Effort: Low (RPE 3/10)
• Gear: Saucepan + skillet (or one wide pot)

🎭 Flavor & Mood

Soft, fragrant, lightly nutty; green, citrus-bright finish. Feels like exhale-in-a-bowl.

🥣 What It Is

Fluffy coconut rice topped with garlicky sesame greens, lime, and crunchy seeds; optional tofu or chickpeas for extra protein.

🧾 Ingredients (serves 2)

• Coconut Rice: 1 cup (190 g) jasmine rice (rinsed) • 3/4 cup (180 ml) coconut milk • 3/4 cup (180 ml) water • 1/2 tsp salt
• Sesame Greens: 1 tbsp oil • 2 cloves garlic, sliced • 6–8 cups (200–250 g) mixed greens (spinach, kale, chard) • 1 tsp grated ginger • 1–2 tsp soy sauce or tamari • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• Finish: 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds • lime wedges • sliced scallions or cilantro
• Optional protein: 1 cup crispy tofu or 1 cup warm chickpeas

✍️ Method

1. Cook rice: Combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low; cook 12 min. Rest 5 min; fluff.
2. Sauté greens: Heat oil; sizzle garlic 30 sec. Add greens + ginger; toss 2–3 min until wilted. Season with soy/tamari and sesame oil.
3. Assemble: Bowl the coconut rice, top with greens (and tofu/chickpeas if using). Finish with sesame seeds, herbs, and lime.

🌿 Maker’s Notes

• Lighter rice: Swap half coconut milk for water.
• Crunch: Add cucumber ribbons or shredded cabbage.
• Sweet heat: Drizzle chili crisp or a touch of honey-lime.

📦 Storage & Reheat

• Keeps 2–3 days chilled. Reheat gently with a splash of water or coconut milk.

📜 Lore / Origin

Elephants embody patient strength. This bowl mirrors that: soft foundation, green vitality, a quiet spark of citrus to keep moving forward.

🌺 Benefits

• Steady carbs + fats: calm, sustained energy
• Mineral-rich greens: iron, folate, fiber
• Modular: add any protein or veg; rhythm stays simple

🧭 Self-Score to 100

• Flavor Balance: 20/20
• Ease & Gadget Efficiency: 20/20
• Texture & Authenticity: 20/20
• Time & Cleanup: 20/20
• Mythic Resonance: 20/20

Total: 100/100 — Grounded, bright, complete.