008: SEA GLASS RICE BOWL

🐬 Dolphin Sea Glass Rice Bowl — The Clarity Scroll

Archetype: The Dolphin — flow, light, balance.

💡 Why This Works

Cool, crisp textures over coconut rice with a ginger–lime drizzle. Hydrating, mineral-bright, and effortless—like eating sunlight on water.

⚡ Energy & Time

• Total: 20–25 min
• Effort: Low (RPE 3/10)
• Gear: Saucepan + small bowl

🎭 Flavor & Mood

Clean coconut, citrus lift, ocean umami, cucumber-cool crunch.

🥣 What It Is

Coconut jasmine rice topped with edamame, cucumber, seaweed, and herbs; finished with a ginger–lime dressing and sesame.

🧾 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
• Toppings: 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed) • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced/half-moons • 1 small avocado, sliced (optional) • 1–2 sheets roasted nori (scissored into strips) or 2 tbsp furikake • 2 scallions, thinly sliced • small handful cilantro or mint
• Ginger–Lime Dressing: 1 tbsp lime juice • 1 tsp lime zest • 1 tbsp soy/tamari • 1 tsp rice vinegar • 1 tsp maple or honey • 1 tsp grated ginger • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil • 1 tsp neutral oil • pinch fine salt
• Finish: 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds • extra lime wedges
• Optional protein: 1 cup crispy tofu cubes or baked tempeh

✍️ Method

1. Cook rice: Combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt. Bring to a boil, cover; simmer low 12 min. Rest 5 min; fluff.
2. Stir dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients until glossy.
3. Assemble: Bowl the coconut rice. Arrange edamame, cucumber, avocado (if using), nori/furikake, scallions, herbs (and tofu/tempeh if using).
4. Finish: Spoon over dressing, sprinkle sesame, add a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

🌿 Maker’s Notes

• Lighter base: Swap half the coconut milk for water.
• Extra ocean: Add wakame flakes (soaked 5 min) or a splash of ponzu.
• Crunch: Add shaved radish or pickled ginger ribbons.

📦 Storage

• Keep components separate up to 2 days; dress just before serving.

📜 Lore / Origin

Sea glass forms where motion meets time. This bowl tastes like that clarity—soft coconut, bright lime, a tide of green.

🌺 Benefits

• Hydrating & mineral-rich: cucumber, seaweed, edamame
• Calm energy: balanced carbs + fats
• Gentle on digestion: light dressing, clean flavors

🧭 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 — Cool light, quiet tide.