Well not actually, though I have been known to make suggestive noises when I bite into sumptuous preparations, I do not, repeat DO NOT, make love to my food. Hopefully, however, I grabbed your attention with the title, and now you’re thinking; hmmm orgasmic dinner bowl … I’m intrigued.

This tasty bowl is …

Addictive – I’m warning you now

A complete source of protein – all essential amino acids are represented

Rich in nourishing fatty acids – may your skin, brains, gonads (I’m serious) and hormones drink them in. Cheers.

Poop-producing fibre – so much roughage. Glorious!

Easily prepared in advance – busy beavers rejoice!

The stars …

Chickpeas – let’s get one thing straight. Chickpeas are not the devil. Yes, they’re a legume. Perhaps cavemen didn’t have the privilege of enjoying hummus dip. In those with gut damage, they can be the catalysts behind the manifestation of human wind-tunnels. But for the average critter, they are a humbly tasty superstar ingredient bursting with protein and fibre.

Rice – again, let’s be clear. Rice is not always the obesity-perpetuating starchy grain that ketogenic devotees will have you believe. Especially if you cook it and cool it down first. This converts some of the starch to resistant starch, which acts like more of a fibre and feeds the gut bugs that actually (most of the time) have been shown to keep us slim! Bonus points apply to those that add coconut oil to the rice before refrigerating. #indefenceofrice

Coriander – calm down, if you’re a hater who’s going to hate on poor Cilantro, you can sub for parsley, chives or basil. But for those of us that don’t have the ‘coriander tastes like a soapy MOFO’ gene, this detoxifying beauty is a tasty flavour-bomb.

Veggies of Choosing – I’m a cruciferous (fart-smelling veggies like Brussel sprouts and Broccoli) girl thru and thru, and also love a zucchini added to the mix, but feel free to go wild with your faves. My liver just loves the detoxifying sulphur compounds within the odorous varieties. Healing hepatocytes is no small feat.

Olive Oil – I effing love this stuff. Thank you wog genes! Antioxidants? Check! Vitamin E? Check? Tastegasms abound? C-H-E-C-K!

Black Tahini – Could we start a new movement? The ‘Black seeds matter’ movement. Black sesame seeds are rich in antioxidants, fibre, protein, essential fats and minerals such as magnesium and calcium. In Chinese Dietetics, they are strengthening for the kidneys. Oh, and black tahini tastes so divine that I would happily pour it ‘on life’ (an overreaction which here means; it’s bloody fantastic, you can’t have enough!). #blackseedsmatter

The understudies*

Pink salt – a mineral-rich seasoning to bring out all other flavours

Turmeric – for golden vibes and anti-inflammatory goodies

Black Pepper – to ‘activate’ the Curcumin in the turmeric (food science collaborations for the win. You go ~~Glen Coco~~ Mother Nature)

Cumin – don’t omit this digestive-aiding spice. It MAKES the dish what it is. Think I’m overreacting? Try a mouthful with and without. YOU be the spice judge.

Fennel Seeds – see comments for cumin. Ditto.

*by no means less important, these guys are simply used in lesser quantities, but without them, the dish wouldn’t be the same.