Buddha Bowl

Buddha bowls have established themselves as an outstanding option in catering, especially for events that value freshness, health and visual appeal. These colourful, balanced meals consist of an artful arrangement of fresh vegetables, proteins and carbohydrates and can be offered as a meat, fish, vegetarian or vegan version.

Composition and components

A Buddha bowl consists of four main components:

• Vegetables: green leafy vegetables such as spinach, rocket and kale as well as colourful ingredients such as carrots, peppers and cherry tomatoes
• Carbohydrates: quinoa, rice, sweet potatoes or buckwheat
• Proteins: chickpeas, lentils, chicken, fish, baby mozzarella, tofu or tempeh
• Toppings: nuts, seeds and dressings such as a soy-sesame dressing

Typical ingredients include quinoa, cherry tomatoes, sesame carrots, avocado, pomegranate seeds, baby mozzarella, hummus and chia seeds. It is often served in an attractive preserving jar; the ingredients can easily be varied to meet requirements such as gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan.

Historical roots

The roots are uncertain; the term was presumably inspired by the balanced diet of Zen Buddhism. According to legend, Buddha wandered through the villages with a large bowl, which the inhabitants filled with small portions. Related terms are healing bowl and nourishing bowl, which emphasise the health benefits. The Western adaptation combines Asian influences with modern dietary trends and emphasises the aesthetics of eating.

Variations at egora

egora offers a broad range of bowls:

• NY Style Bowl and Teriyaki-Pineapple-Chicken Bowl
• Salmon Bowl and Shrimp Bowl for fish lovers
• Beetroot Goat's Cheese Bowl and Falafel Bowl for vegetarians and vegans
• special variations such as the Fitness Bowl and Beef Balls Shakshuka Bowl

Sustainability and service

egora relies on high-quality, natural and, where possible, regional ingredients as well as climate-neutral, certified delivery. The catering and party service ranges from finding a venue and providing service staff to complete event management for family celebrations, business events and trade fair catering.