Brelish Bowl

Smokey with a Hint of Spice

As if they weren't already strange enough, I hear they make their bowls with salmon over there in that village across the lake. You'd best not get any strange ideas with your own culinary crafts. The classic chicken bowl is already a heavenly combination of smokiness and spice—no need to go fiddling with perfection.

— Brelish Bowl enthusiast and traditionalist

The Brelish Bowl, or Eilneqrī, is a meal that originates from Eilne in South Tellaiti, a region in the Empire of Pallernen that is home to the Brelish people. This quick and easy to prepare salad that's traditionally served in deep bowls has become a favourite throughout the empire, giving the realm's inhabitants a delicious treat to look forward to whenever their stomachs begin pining for food. The dish consists primarily of corn, black beans, a mix of leafy vegetables, finely chopped tomatoes and avocado, usually either some sort of fish or meat, all mixed together with some salt and whatever other seasoning the person cooking it can afford. The final touch is a roasted salsa-like condiment that's gives the Brelish Bowl a touch of heat, although spicier variants that feature chili peppers do also exist.

Core Ingredients

Black beans

Corn kernels

Leafy vegetables (baby spinach, rucola, etc.)

Tomatoes

Avocados

Condiment

Common Optional Ingredients

Meat or fish (traditionally chicken)

Boiled eggs

Chili peppers

The Classic Combo

Traditional Brelish Bowls were originally made using chicken as the main source of protein, but the manner in which it's cooked varies from family to family. Those looking to save on time can buy a cut from their local butcher—usually a nice lean breast—and then proceed to chop it into smaller pieces which can be quickly cooked on a pan. Smoking the meat is another favourite for many, adding to the richness of the taste.
Nowadays these iconic bowls are served on the streets of various large cities both in Brelish lands, but also other areas where their cuisine is sought after, such as the busy streets of Aûrkustel, the multicultural markets of Lotwerstá, and even in the cold and rocky city of Athe, where Brelish clerics often find themselves craving after a taste of home.

Cuisine

Brelish

Place of Origin

Eilne, County of Peolotei, Empire of Pallernen

Item type

Consumable, Food / Drink

Brelish Bowl with Chicken by Dhelian